Regicide

ENZH

What Does Regicide Mean?

  • 弑君
  • 杀王
  • 国王被杀

Regicide Pronunciation

/ˈrɛdʒɪˌsaɪd/

Regicide Definition

noun

Definition

The act of killing a king or ruler.

In ZH

杀死国王或统治者的行为。

How to Use Regicide in a Sentence

  • The regicide shocked the nation and changed the course of history.
  • In many stories, the act of regicide leads to a curse on the murderer.
  • The revolutionaries justified the regicide as a necessary act for freedom.
  • His book examines the moral implications of regicide throughout history.
  • Regicide was often seen as a treasonous act, punishable by death.