filicides

Definition of filicidesnext
plural of filicide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for filicides
foul play
Noun
  • He is believed to have been alone at the time of the incident, and no foul play is suspected based on preliminary findings, according to the release.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
  • He was discovered dead in the residence, but no foul play was suspected.
    Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Filicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filicides. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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