1. the act of killing one’s own mother
2. a person who kills their own mother

Examples

• The ancient Greek tragedy explored themes of matricide and revenge.
• He was charged with matricide after the shocking crime.
• The novel’s protagonist struggles with guilt after committing matricide.
• Matricide is considered one of the most heinous crimes in many cultures.
• The psychiatrist studied cases of matricide to understand the psychological factors involved.
• In the myth, the matricide was driven by madness and divine punishment.