honor killing
[ on-er kil-ing ]
/ ˈɒn ər ˌkɪl ɪŋ /
noun
the killing of a relative, especially a female relative, as retribution for the perceived dishonoring of the family, as dictated or sanctioned by some cultures and religions.
Origin of honor killing
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby honor killing
honor bound,
honor bright,
honor camp,
honor card,
honor guard,
honor killing,
honor point,
honor roll,
honor society,
honor system,
honor trick
Example sentences from the Web for honor killing
Phyllis Chesler makes detailed comparisons that highlight the differences between honor-killing and domestic violence.