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fratricide

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noun
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As a noun, fratricide means the killing of one's brother (or sister).

Meanings of fratricide

7 meanings

noun

  1. The killing of one's brother (or sister).

  2. militaryThe intentional or unintentional killing of a comrade in arms.

  3. militaryThe undesirable situation where the separate missiles from a MIRV interfere with each other as they explode.

  4. A person who commits fratricide.

  5. A person who murders their brother or sisterperson

  6. Fire that injures or kills an ally

    Similar: friendly fire

  7. The murder of your sibling

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: fire that injures or kills an ally
friendly fire

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