infanticide

[US]/ɪn'fæntɪsaɪd/
[UK]/ɪn'fæntɪsaɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the act of killing an infant, a person who kills infants.

Example Sentences

Some forms of infanticide in ancient societies, present-day reprogenetics, preemptive abortions and designer babies have been (sometimes controversially) referred to as eugenic.

infanticide is a serious crime

the community condemns infanticide

infanticide rates have decreased in recent years

laws against infanticide are in place

infanticide is a tragic outcome of poverty

psychological factors may lead to infanticide

infanticide prevention programs are essential

infanticide is a violation of human rights

infanticide cases often go unreported

addressing the root causes of infanticide is crucial

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