
Fratricidal
Literary Drama
Used in stories to describe extreme family conflicts, often with tragic outcomes.

The play's climax reveals the prince's fratricidal intentions towards his younger brother.
Not Literal
Can be metaphorical, doesn't always mean actual death, but rather betrayal or harm.

Her fratricidal betrayal in the boardroom left her brother's career in ruins.
Strong Emotion
Conveys deep emotional intensity and the severing of close family bonds.

His fratricidal rage stemmed from years of pent-up jealousy and resentment.
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DeadDestructiveFatalHomicidalLethalMortalMurderousSuicidal
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