the crime of killing another person
homi+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
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cide
killing
Related forms: cide · 11 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesa substance that kills germs, especially harmful microorganisms.
germ+i+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
a substance that is toxic to plants and is used to destroy unwanted vegetation.
herb+i+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
The crime of killing a king.
regi+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
the crime of killing one's own mother.
matri+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
The crime of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
parri+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
the crime of killing one's own brother or sister.
fratri+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
The crime of killing a child.
infant+i+cide
Shared component: cide · killing
pesticideExtended relation
a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops
pest+i+cide
Extended relation: cide · killing
fungicideExtended relation
A substance that kills fungi or inhibits their growth.
fungi+cide
Extended relation: cide · killing
spermicideExtended relation
a substance that kills sperm, used as a form of contraception.
sperm+i+cide
Extended relation: cide · killing