Uxoricide refers to the murder of a wife by her husband. It is a heinous crime that is fortunately quite rare, but still continues to happen in some parts of the world. Other words that can be used as synonyms for uxoricide include spousal homicide, wife murder or partner killing. Each of these words emphasizes the marital or personal relationship between the two parties involved in such an act of violence. It is worth noting that these violent acts always have serious repercussions and often cause profound pain not only for the victim but also their families and loved ones. All forms of domestic violence should be taken seriously and perpetrators must be held accountable for their actions.