1. relating to or involving the murder of one’s parent or close relative
Usage: formal; legal
2. having the character of one who kills their parent or close relative
Usage: formal

Examples

• The detective investigated the parricidal crime with great care.
• Ancient Greek tragedies often featured parricidal themes.
• The court examined evidence of parricidal intent.
• His parricidal rage shocked the entire community.
• The novel explores parricidal guilt and redemption.
• Forensic experts analyzed the parricidal weapon.