parricides

plural of parricide

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parricides
Noun
  • Justice Christopher Beale said the substantial planning of the murders and Patterson's lack of remorse meant her sentence should be lengthy.
    Alasdair Pal, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The murders occurred just days before the financial disclosures were expected to be made.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The department said in its mid-year crime report overall crime was down 8% year-over-year in the city, including a 29% drop in homicides.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Arguments are a key contributor to at least 42 homicides in Kansas City this year, according to police data.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Parricides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parricides. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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