sororicide

/sɒrəˈsaɪsɪd/ or /sɔːrəˈsaɪsɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing one’s sister.

“The brother’s act was considered a heinous sororicide, and he was taken into custody immediately.”

Synonyms

  • fratricide
  • homicide

Antonyms

  • patricide
  • self-preservation