Fratricide(noun)
The act of killing one’s own brother.
Hindi meaning:भ्रातृहत्या; भाई की हत्या
Synonyms: Brother-killing, Fraternal murder, Brother slaying, Brother murder
Antonyms: Brotherhood, Fraternity, Reconciliation, Amity
Example: In the legend, jealousy and rivalry ultimately led to fratricide.
Trick to remember: Frat = brother (like fraternity) + cide = kill (like homicide) → fratricide = bhai ko kill karna.
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