Murder of a brother ........

English Language (Defence) One Word Substitution

In questions given below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Murder of a brother.

Patricide

Fratricide

Regicide

Homicide

Explanation:

Fratricide- Fratricide is the act of killing one's brother. It can either be done directly or via use of either a hired or an indoctrinated intermediary. The victim need not be the perpetrator's biological brother. In a military context, fratricide refers to a service member killing a comrade.