noun
- the killing of one’s own child or children
- people who kill their own children
Usage: formal; legal
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The court examined several cases of filicides in the region.
- Mental health experts studied the psychological factors behind filicides.
- The documentary explored the tragic circumstances that led to these filicides.
- Legal scholars debated the appropriate sentences for filicides.
- Social workers aim to prevent filicides through early intervention programs.