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fratricidal

/fra-tri-sahyd, frey-/US // ˈfræ trɪˌsaɪd, ˈfreɪ- //UK // (ˈfrætrɪˌsaɪd, ˈfreɪ-) //

自相残杀,兄弟相残,自相残杀的,相互残杀

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person who kills his or her brother.
    • : the act of killing one's brother.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • What really has rivals drooling is the idea of the fratricidal battle that will ensue if the deal gets done.

  • Who could tell whether a fratricidal struggle might not ensue?

  • "It is my duty to prevent this fratricidal war, if possible," replied Ignatius, mildly.

  • The death of Ludwig the Pious was the signal for a succession of fratricidal wars.

  • I wont spoil your fishing, said Alice, fearing fratricidal strife.

  • War was now brooding over Canada—the fratricidal War of 1812.