Choose the most suitable one word substitute for the given expression
The killing of a young child
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Infanticide
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Regicide | the killing of a king or queen | Macbeth commits regicide when he murders King Duncan. |
| (2) Suicide | the act of killing oneself | The helpline works to prevent suicide among students. |
| (3) Parricide | the killing of one's parent or a close relative, not of a child | The man was charged with parricide after his father's death. |
| (4) Infanticide (answer) | the killing of a baby or young child | Female infanticide is a serious crime in India. |