uxoricide

[ uhk-sawr-uh-sahyd, -sohr-, uhg-zawr-, -zohr- ]

noun

1. the act of murdering one's wife.
2. a man who murders his wife.

uxoricide

/ ʌkˈsɔːrɪˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the act of killing one's wife
2. a man who kills his wife

Derived Forms

• uxˌoriˈcidal, adjective

Other Words From

• ux·ori·cidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of uxoricide¹

1855–60; < Latin ūxor wife + -i- + -cide

Word History and Origins

Origin of uxoricide¹

C19: from Latin uxor wife + -cide

Example Sentences

It’s not as if the idea of uxoricide was unknown in that world.

From Seattle Times

"This is a case of diabolical and ghastly uxoricide," said Judge M Manoj, referring to the murder of a wife.

From BBC

A long orchestral climax builds slowly before Bluebeard grants the key to door No. 7, as Judith declares she now knows that the rumors of uxoricide are true.

From New York Times

It isn't uxoricide or sheep-stealing—not to know Melville—but it's the deadly sin of ingratitude.

From Project Gutenberg