Homicide Definitions

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noun the act of killing one's own mother

  • The act of matricide is considered one of the most heinous crimes in society.
  • I can't believe he committed matricide, that's just unforgivable.
  • She was arrested for pulling off a matricide last night.
  • Betraying your own mother is like committing matricide in terms of emotional impact.