OpenSynonym

parricide

The word “parricide” has 3 syllables: par-ri-cide

It's pronounced as /ˈpærɪsaɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for parricide?

In the thesaurus, “parricide” has 29 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for parricide along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for parricide

  • assassination
  • assisted suicide
  • blood
  • bloodshed
  • butchery
  • carnage
  • chance-medley
  • decimation
  • destruction
  • euthanasia
  • execution
  • filicide
  • foul play
  • fratricide
  • hit
  • homicide
  • killing
  • manslaughter
  • massacre
  • matricide
  • mercy killing
  • murder
  • patricide
  • physician-assisted suicide
  • regicide
  • rubout
  • slaughter
  • slaying
  • uxoricide

Meanings of parricide

  • noun
    1. Someone who kills a relative, especially a parent.
    2. Someone who commits treason.
    3. The killing of a relative, especially a parent.
    4. The killing of a ruler, or other authority figure; treason.

Example Sentences

  • The crime was shocking, as it involved parricide, the murder of one’s own parent.
  • He was convicted of parricide after a lengthy trial.
  • The tragic case of parricide left the community in disbelief.
  • Parricide is considered one of the most severe forms of homicide in many cultures.
  • The novel explores the psychological effects of parricide on the perpetrator.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms or another words to parricide, such as: assassination, assisted suicide, blood, bloodshed, butchery, carnage, chance-medley.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Browse the Thesaurus