What's the difference between uxoricidal and uxoricide?

Uxoricidal


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to uxoricide; tending to uxoricide.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Such events are carefully orchestrated, evoking the history of the institution she represents, so it is unfortunate that her stroll will begin at the Henry VIII gate, named after a notorious uxoricide and probable psychopath.

Uxoricide


Definition:

  • (n.) The murder of a wife by her husband.
  • (n.) One who murders his wife.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Such events are carefully orchestrated, evoking the history of the institution she represents, so it is unfortunate that her stroll will begin at the Henry VIII gate, named after a notorious uxoricide and probable psychopath.

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