matricide

[US]/ˈmætrɪsaɪd/
[UK]/ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of killing one's mother; the crime of killing one's mother
adj.relating to the act of killing one's mother

Phrases & Collocations

matricide case

matricide crime

matricide motive

matricide suspect

matricide act

matricide trial

matricide investigation

matricide victim

matricide charge

matricide law

Example Sentences

he was charged with matricide after the tragic incident.

the novel explores the psychological effects of matricide.

matricide is a theme often found in greek tragedies.

he confessed to the matricide during the police interrogation.

the court proceedings for the matricide case were highly publicized.

understanding the motives behind matricide can be complex.

the documentary shed light on the phenomenon of matricide.

she wrote a thesis on the cultural implications of matricide.

many myths and legends include stories of matricide.

the psychological profile of a matricide is often disturbing.

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