1. the act of killing one’s own parent or close relative
2. a person who kills their own parent or close relative

Examples

• The ancient Romans considered parricide one of the most heinous crimes.
• He was charged with parricide after confessing to the murder of his father.
• The novel explores the psychological motivations behind parricide.
• In many cultures, parricide is viewed as an unforgivable betrayal.
• The defendant was labeled a parricide by the prosecution.
• Historical records show that parricide was punished severely in most societies.