Matricide(noun)
The act of killing one’s mother.
Hindi meaning:मातृहत्या
Synonyms: Mother-killing, Murder, Homicide, Slaying
Antonyms: Protection, Care, Filial devotion, Respect
Example: The king was horrified by the tale of matricide in the royal family.
Trick to remember: Matri = mother, cide = kill. So matricide means killing one’s mother.
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