honor killing

ho·nor·kil·ling

uncommon

noun

1.

an ancient Muslim tradition still sometimes observed; a male member of the family kills a female relative for tarnishing the family image

Synonyms

honor killing

Related words

Broader terms

homicide

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Grammar

noun
singular	honor killing
plural	honor killings

Nearby words

Honore Daumier Honore de Balzac honorific honoring honor guard honor system honostyled honour honourable honourableness

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