Choose one word that substitutes the highlighted words.
The murder of men is a common sight in history.
Options:
Regicide
Fratricide
Homicide
Genocide
Correct Answer:
Homicide
Explanation:
The word that best substitutes the highlighted words is homicide.
Regicide is the killing of a king or queen.
Fratricide is the killing of a brother or sister.
Homicide is the killing of a human being by another human being. Homicide refers to the killing of one human being by another, regardless of the number of people killed.
Genocideis the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
