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matricide in Swedish

matricide in Swedish is modermord, modermördare — matricide means the act of killing one's own mother.

matricide in Swedish

modermord
noun
The killing of one's mother.
modermördare
noun
A person who kills his or her mother.

What does "matricide" mean?

  1. noun The act of killing one's own mother.
    "The play's plot turns on an act of matricide."
  2. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "matricide" in Swedish?
"matricide" in Swedish is modermord, modermördare. 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 Swedish, "matricide" is modermord, modermördare.
Are there other ways to say "matricide" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "matricide": modermord, modermördare.
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