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parenticide

[ puh-ren-tuh-sahyd ]

noun

  1. the act of killing one's parent or parents.
  2. a person who kills one or both of their parents.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of parenticide1

First recorded in 1650–60; parent + -i- + -cide

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