Explanation

Uxoricide (n)

• The act of a husband killing his wife, is often studied in legal, criminological, and psychological contexts, with motives ranging from domestic violence to jealousy or financial disputes.

Sentence:

• The tragic case of uxoricide shocked the town as investigators uncovered a history of domestic abuse leading to the crime.

Uxorious (adj.)

• A husband is excessively devoted, affectionate, or submissive to his wife, often to the point of being overly dependent or indulgent.

Sentence:

• His friends often joked about how uxorious he was, as he always prioritized his wife’s happiness above everything else.