Uxoricide

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ʌkˈsɔrɪˌsaɪd/

Definitions of uxoricide

noun the act of killing one's wife

Example Sentences

A1 Uxoricide is a term that refers to the act of killing one's wife.

A2 The news report covered a shocking case of uxoricide in the local community.

B1 The court sentenced the man to life in prison for committing uxoricide.

B2 The psychological evaluation revealed that the perpetrator had a history of uxoricide ideation.

C1 The novel delves into the complex motivations behind uxoricide in a small town.

C2 The documentary explored the cultural and societal factors that contribute to cases of uxoricide around the world.

Examples of uxoricide in a Sentence

formal The man was arrested for committing uxoricide, the act of killing one's wife.

informal I can't believe he's been charged with uxoricide, that's so shocking.

slang He's facing serious consequences for the uxoricide, it's messed up.

figurative In a metaphorical sense, his actions can be seen as a form of uxoricide towards their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of uxoricide

past tense

uxoricided

plural

uxoricides

comparative

more uxoricidal

superlative

most uxoricidal

present tense

uxoricides

future tense

will uxoricide

perfect tense

has uxoricided

continuous tense

is uxoriciding

singular

uxoricide

positive degree

uxoricidal

infinitive

to uxoricide

gerund

uxoriciding

participle

uxoricided

Origin and Evolution of uxoricide

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'uxoricide' originated from Latin, derived from 'uxor' meaning wife and 'cide' meaning to kill.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of killing one's wife, the word 'uxoricide' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of any act of killing a wife or partner.