parricides
The word “parricides” has 3 syllables: par-ri-cides
It's pronounced as /ˈpærɪsaɪdz/
What is synonym and antonym for parricides?
In the thesaurus, “parricides” has 29 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for parricides along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for parricides
- assassinations
- assisted suicides
- blood
- bloodsheds
- butcheries
- carnages
- chance-medleys
- decimations
- destructions
- euthanasias
- executions
- filicides
- foul play
- fratricides
- hits
- homicides
- killings
- manslaughters
- massacres
- matricides
- mercy killings
- murders
- patricides
- physician-assisted suicides
- regicides
- rubouts
- slaughters
- slayings
- uxoricides
Meanings of parricides
- noun
- Someone who kills a relative, especially a parent.
- Someone who commits treason.
- The killing of a relative, especially a parent.
- The killing of a ruler, or other authority figure; treason.
Example Sentences
- The history of parricides in ancient societies is filled with tragic stories.
- In some cultures, parricides were viewed as unforgivable acts that led to harsh punishments.
- The detective investigated several cases of parricides in the small town.
- Parricides are extremely rare but tend to be among the most disturbing types of crimes.
- The film centers around the psychological motives behind a series of parricides.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms or another words to parricides, such as: assassinations, assisted suicides, blood, bloodsheds, butcheries, carnages, chance-medleys.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.