1. the act of killing a god or divine being
Usage: formal; theological
2. a person who kills a god or divine being
Usage: formal; theological

Examples

• The ancient myth described the hero’s deicide as the ultimate act of rebellion.
• In some religious traditions, deicide is considered the most heinous of crimes.
• The character was portrayed as a deicide who challenged the gods themselves.
• Theological scholars debated whether deicide was even possible given divine nature.
• The play explored themes of deicide and divine retribution.
• Historical accounts sometimes accused certain figures of deicide.
• The concept of deicide appears in various mythological traditions.