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filicide

/ˈfɪl.ɪ.saɪd/

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noun

/ˈfɪl.ɪ.saɪd/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее убийство собственного ребенка или лицо, совершающее такой акт.

A noun referring to the act of killing one's own child, or a person who commits such an act.

  1. A parent who kills their childC2formallegal

    A person who commits the act of murdering their own son or daughter.

    ruРодитель, убивающий своего ребенка

    • The court sentenced the filicide to life in prison.
    • The documentary explored the psychology of a filicide.
    • The case of the filicide shocked the entire community.
  2. The act of killing one's childC2formallegal

    The crime or act of a parent murdering their own son or daughter.

    ruДетоубийство

    • Filicide is considered one of the most tragic crimes.
    • The study examined the motives behind filicide.
    • The law treats filicide with the utmost severity.
Forms
  • filicides plural form
  • filicides' possessive plural form
  • filicide's possessive singular form