patricide

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/ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ English

Definitions

noun

Murder of one's father.
A murderer of his/her own father.

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Synonyms

father-slayer parricide fratricide patronym paternal orphan patrisib patronymy pater paternity patrimony patrician avunculicide paternal half aunt paternalism paternal cousin brother-slayer

Associated

matricide incest oedipus absurd cicero eyewitness cites myth palmer recalled killing murder

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