What is another word for tyrannicide?

Pronunciation: [tɪɹˈanɪsˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Tyrannicide refers to the act of killing a tyrant or ruling figure, typically for the greater good of the community. However, there are several other synonyms for this term that can be used in various contexts. Regicide is the killing of a king or queen, while assassination typically refers to a politically motivated murder of an individual. Patricide and matricide are the murder of a father or mother respectively, while fratricide is the murder of a brother. Lastly, the term homicide refers to the killing of a human being in general, regardless of the motive or circumstances. Each of these synonyms can be used to describe different types of unlawful killings that occur in society.

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What are the hypernyms for Tyrannicide?

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What are the hyponyms for Tyrannicide?

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Usage examples for Tyrannicide

In '58 he was prosecuted for publishing a pamphlet on tyrannicide, by W. E. Adams, but the prosecution was abandoned.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
Odo had heard little of this execrated league, but that it was said to preach atheism, tyrannicide and the complete abolition of territorial rights; but this, being the report of the enemy, was to be received with a measure of doubt.
"The Valley of Decision"
Edith Wharton
Upon this anarchy of religion, morals, and conduct breathed suddenly the inspiring breath of Pagan antiquity which seemed to the Italian mind to find its finest climax in tyrannicide.
"Machiavelli, Volume I The Art of War; and The Prince"
Niccolò Machiavelli

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