Definition

The act of killing one's own father or a person who commits this act.

Example

In the story, the character was driven to patricide due to a long-standing family feud.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie where the main character commits patricide?

Yeah, it was really disturbing but also fascinating in a way.

It made me think about the psychological reasons behind such actions.

Exactly! It's a heavy topic, but it raises a lot of questions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Patricide is formed from "pater" (meaning father) and "-cide" (meaning to kill). The word refers to the act of killing one's father.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pater' meaning father and '-cide' meaning to kill — that's why patricide means the act of killing one's father.

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