Транскрипции: британская ˈfrætrɪsaɪd американская ˈfrætrɪsaɪd
💡 Определение слова: [uncountable, countable] the crime of killing your brother or sister; a person who is guilty of this crime
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Краткое описание слова + примеры использования
**Fratricide** (существительное) — братоубийство, убийство брата братом.
Вот несколько примеров использования слова «fratricide» в предложениях на английском:
1. The ancient legend tells of a fratricide committed by one of the brothers in order to gain power and wealth.
2. The civil war that broke out in the country led to a tragic fratricide, as brothers found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict.
3. The psychologist believes that the motive behind the crime was a deep-seated resentment and hatred between the brothers, leading to this tragic act of fratricide.
4. The historical records mention several cases of fratricide during wars and conflicts, where brothers were forced to fight against each other.
5. The trial focused on examining the psychological state of the accused and trying to understand the reasons behind this act of fratricide.