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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

patricidal

/pætrɪˈsaɪdəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does patricidal mean?

adjective

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

Example

"The patricidal tendencies of the protagonist in the novel were a major theme."

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