1. plural of fratricide; instances of the killing of one's brother or sister
Usage: countable noun; refers to multiple acts or instances
2. plural of fratricide; persons who kill their own brother or sister
Usage: countable noun; refers to multiple perpetrators

Examples

• The ancient texts documented several fratricides among the royal family.
• History records numerous fratricides committed during the civil war.
• The play explores the tragic fratricides that tore the kingdom apart.
• Medieval chronicles describe fratricides as a common cause of succession disputes.
• The novel examines the psychological motivations behind these fratricides.
• Political fratricides weakened the dynasty's hold on power.