parenticide

[puh-ren-tuh-sahyd]

noun

1. the act of killing one's parent or parents.

2. a person who kills one or both of their parents.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parenticide¹

First recorded in 1650–60; parent + -i- + -cide

Example Sentences

One is Rusty, a sexually manipulative, bed-wetting teenager who likes heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne, ritually sacrificing small animals and openly fantasizing about parenticide.

From Los Angeles Times