noun
the act of killing one's wife
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The man was arrested for committing uxoricide, the act of killing one's wife.
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I can't believe he's been charged with uxoricide, that's so shocking.
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He's facing serious consequences for the uxoricide, it's messed up.
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In a metaphorical sense, his actions can be seen as a form of uxoricide towards their relationship.