Choose the most suitable one word substitute for the given expression

The killing of a young child

Infanticide

The most suitable one word substitute for the given expression "the killing of a young child" is infanticide.

• Regicide is the killing of a king or queen.
• Suicide is the act of killing oneself.
• Parricide is the killing of one's parent.

Infanticide is the deliberate killing of a child, usually within the first year of life. It is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for the family and community.