Matricide

C2 16+

Collocations of matricide

committed matricide
Frequency: 70 %

The son committed matricide by killing his own mother.

accused of matricide
Frequency: 60 %

The daughter was accused of matricide after her mother was found dead.

brutal matricide
Frequency: 50 %

The brutal matricide left the entire family traumatized.

convicted of matricide
Frequency: 45 %

The man was convicted of matricide and sentenced to life in prison.

shocking matricide
Frequency: 35 %

The community was in disbelief at the shocking matricide that took place in their quiet town.

Idiomatic Expressions for matricide

  • Phrase: accused of matricide
    Meaning: to be charged with the murder of one's own mother
    Usage: The man was accused of matricide after his mother's body was found in their home.