deicide

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Synonyms: decide

Antonyms: decide

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Noun

1. The [[killing]] of a [[deity]]; [[godslaughter]]. {{defdate|1610s<ref name="Etymonline">{{R:Etymonline}}</ref>}}
2. The [[killer]] of a [[deity]]. {{defdate|1650s<ref name="Etymonline"/>}}
3. {{lb|en|Christianity|theology}} The [[crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]], [[view]]ed as a [[crime]].

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