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English · Q450

One Word Substitution

Competitive Exams · English · question 450

Q450

Murder of a new-born child

A.
Homicide
B.
Regicide
C.
Fratricide
D.
Infanticide
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
One word substitute is Infanticide.

Homicide: the killing of one person by another.
Regicide: the action of killing a king.
Fratricide: the killing of one's brother or sister.
Infanticide: a person who kills an infant, especially their own child.