noun as in strong fondness

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infanticide, patricide, matricide

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Example Sentences

Example:The ruling restricted infanticide, but the practice still occurred under the radar.

Definition:The act of killing an infant, especially by parents or those in authority over them.

From infanticide

Example:The act of patricide not only shocked the nation but also left a political vacuum.

Definition:The killing of a parent, specifically a father; used metaphorically for the killing of an organization's founder or guiding figure.

From patricide

Example:The matricide sparked a heated debate about the role of women in society.

Definition:The act of killing one's mother.

From matricide