Word Type

Noun

The word "fratricide" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

fratricidal nuclear fratricide

Derived From

fraternal

Context

military

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

execution fire firing liquidator manslayer murder murderer slaying

Type Of (IsA)

murder murderer siblicide written work

Related Terms

homicide patricide regicide sororicide

Related Terms

brother commit comrade in arms crime friendly fire homicide killing patricide regicide sister sororicide

Synonym Network

brother slayer friendly fire

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