filicides

Definition of filicidesnext
plural of filicide

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foul play
Noun
  • The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Her cause of death has not been released, but investigators said there were no initial signs of foul play.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Filicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filicides. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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