In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Killer of prophet
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Vaticide.
- Mariticide means the murder of one's spouse, but has become most associated with the murder of a husband.
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Vaticide means the murder of a prophet.
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Patricide means the killing of one's father.
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Sororicide means the killing of one's sister.
Option 2 expresses the meaning of the given words and hence becomes the correct answer.