matricide in Latin
matricide in Latin is mātricīdium, mātricīda — matricide means the act of killing one's own mother.
matricide in Latin
mātricīdium
The killing of one's mother.
mātricīda
A person who kills his or her mother.
What does "matricide" mean?
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noun The act of killing one's own mother.
"The play's plot turns on an act of matricide."
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noun A person who kills their own mother.
"The court found the matricide guilty and sentenced him accordingly."
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matricide in a sentence
- The play's plot turns on an act of matricide.
- Ancient tragedy often explores the horror of matricide.
- The court found the matricide guilty and sentenced him accordingly.
- In the myth, the matricide is pursued by the Furies.
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What is "matricide" in Latin?
"matricide" in Latin is mātricīdium, mātricīda. matricide means: The act of killing one's own mother.
How do you use "matricide" in a sentence?
Example: "The play's plot turns on an act of matricide." In Latin, "matricide" is mātricīdium, mātricīda.
Are there other ways to say "matricide" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "matricide": mātricīdium, mātricīda.
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