List of types of killing

In the English language, terms for types of killing often end in the suffix -cide. == Suicide == Altruistic suicide, a suicide for the benefit of others Medicide, a suicide accomplished with the aid of a physician Murder-suicide, a suicide committed immediately after one or more murders Self-immolation, a suicide by fire, often as a form of protest Suicide by cop, acting in a threatening manner so as to provoke a lethal response from law enforcement Vehicular suicide, a suicide by a motor vehicle == Killing of other people == All of these are considered types of homicide.

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List of types of killing

In the English language, terms for types of killing often end in the suffix -cide. == Suicide == Altruistic suicide, a suicide for the benefit of others Medicide, a suicide accomplished with the aid of a physician Murder-suicide, a suicide committed immediately after one or more murders Self-immolation, a suicide by fire, often as a form of protest Suicide by cop, acting in a threatening manner so as to provoke a lethal response from law enforcement Vehicular suicide, a suicide by a motor vehicle == Killing of other people == All of these are considered types of homicide.

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