matricidal
9.9
A person who kills their own mother
- noun
- /ˌmætrɪˈsaɪdəl/
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matricida
- The detective was shocked to discover the suspect was a matricidal with a troubled past.
Examples
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The novel explores the mind of a matricidal character and the reasons behind the crime.
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In ancient myths, a matricidal was often severely punished by the gods.
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The matricidal suspect was arrested.
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Is he really a matricidal criminal?
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The novel explores the actions of a matricidal who kills his mother out of jealousy.
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In the courtroom, the jury listened intently as they learned about the life of a matricidal.
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The police arrested a matricidal after he confessed to the crime during questioning.
Synonyms
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9.9
The act of killing one's mother or a person who does this
refers specifically to the person who kills their mother rather than the act
Antonyms
Surface Forms
matricidal singular
matricidals plural
Etymology
Matricidal comes from the Latin mater ('mother') and the part -cide ('killing'), the same -cide that appears in suicide and homicide. So a matricidal is a person who kills their own mother.