cain

noun
UK: /keɪn/
US: /keɪn/

  1. In the Bible, the elder son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel.

    1. Cain killed his brother in a fit of jealousy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The story of Cain and Abel is a cautionary tale about envy and anger. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fratricide murderer
cain noun

  1. A person who kills his brother or other close relative.

    1. He was a Cain, marked by guilt and isolation. [ ] [ ]
    2. After betraying his own brother, he felt like Cain, forever burdened by his actions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "cain" is /keɪn/ in British English and /keɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cain": fratricide, murderer.

Example usage of "cain": "Cain killed his brother in a fit of jealousy.". More examples on the page.