hara-kiris

The word “hara-kiris” has 4 syllables: ha-ra-ki-ris

It's pronounced as /ˌhɑːrəˈkiːrɪs/


What is synonym and antonym for hara-kiris?

In the thesaurus, “hara-kiris” has 19 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hara-kiris along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hara-kiris

  • assassinations
  • blood
  • chance-medleys
  • dispatches
  • euthanasias
  • executions
  • foul play
  • homicides
  • killings
  • manslaughters
  • martyrdoms
  • mercy killings
  • murders
  • rubouts
  • self-destructions
  • self-murders
  • self-slaughters
  • slayings
  • suicides

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers performed hara-kiris to preserve their honor after the defeat.
  • In the film, the character's sense of shame drove him to commit hara-kiris.
  • The historian wrote a detailed article about the tradition of hara-kiris in feudal Japan.
  • They studied how the practice of hara-kiris reflected the samurai code of conduct.
  • The novel ended tragically, with both protagonists choosing hara-kiris over capture.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms or another words to hara-kiris, such as: assassinations, blood, chance-medleys, dispatches, euthanasias, executions, foul play.

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