tophetical

/tɒˈfiːθɪkəl/ (toh-FEE-thik-uhl)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to a tophet, especially a place of child sacrifice

“The ancient historians noted the tophetical practices of the Carthaginians.”

Synonyms

  • child-sacrificing
  • sacrificial

Antonyms

  • beneficial
  • life-preserving