Mariticide(noun)
The act of killing one's spouse, especially the killing of a husband by his wife.
Hindi meaning:पति की हत्या
Synonyms: Spousal Killing, Husband-Killing, Spouse Murder, Conjugal Murder
Antonyms: Spousal Protection, Preservation, Safeguarding, Rescue
Example: The queen was accused of mariticide after the mysterious death of her husband.
Trick to remember: Mariti sounds like married, so Mariticide means killing one's marriage partner.
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