patricide

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of killing one's father.

  - "Clytemnestra committed patricide when she killed Agamemnon."
  - "The tragic consequences of patricide are explored in Shakespeare's Hamlet."

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Synonyms

father-slayer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patricide
homicide , hydraulic , tide , collide , abide

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Variants

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patricidal , patricide , patricides

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'patricida,' derived from 'patricis' meaning 'of or relating to the father' and 'caedere' meaning 'to kill'.

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Trivia

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1. Patricide is one of the most serious crimes in many legal systems.

2. The term 'patricide' was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. In Greek mythology, the god Zeus is said to have committed patricide when he overthrew his father, Cronus.

4. The term 'patricide' is also used metaphorically to describe the killing of a father figure, such as a mentor or a leader.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matricide: The act of killing one's mother. Matricide is a related concept to patricide and also falls under the category of parricide, which refers to the killing of one's parent.

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Culture

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Patricide is a significant theme in various mythologies, literature, and art, often symbolizing the conflict between filial duty and personal desire. In Greek mythology, Clytemnestra commits patricide to avenge her husband's sacrifice of their daughter Iphigenia.

How to Memorize "patricide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a family scene with a son raising a weapon against his father, ready to strike.
   - Visualize the emotions and consequences of committing such an act.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'patricide' with the concept of betrayal and filial duty.
   - Link it to the story of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Patricide: Parents Are Treasured, Intentionally Causing Injury and Death'.

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