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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

filicidal

/ˌfɪlɪˈsɪdəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does filicidal mean?

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a person who kills their own child, or having a strong desire to kill one's own child.

Example

"The psychologist studied filicidal tendencies in individuals with a history of mental illness."

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