uxoricide

• Substantiv, das die Tötung der eigenen Ehefrau durch den Ehemann bezeichnet oder den Ehemann, der eine solche Tat begangen hat.

A noun referring to the act of a husband murdering his wife, or a husband who commits such a murder.

1. The act of killing one's wifeC2formal

   The murder of a wife by her husband.

   Ehefrauenmord

   • The trial for uxoricide shocked the small community.
   • The novel explores the psychological motives behind uxoricide.
   • Uxoricide is considered a specific form of domestic homicide.

2. A husband who kills his wifeC2formal

   A man who commits the murder of his wife.

   Ehefrauenmörder

   • The police arrested the uxoricide at the airport.
   • In the documentary, the uxoricide gave a chilling confession.
   • The court sentenced the uxoricide to life in prison.