cain

/kein/

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A Biblical figure: In the Old Testament of the Bible, Cain is the first son of Adam and Eve. He is infamous for murdering his brother Abel out of jealousy, becoming the first murderer. As punishment, God exiled him but placed a mark on him for his protection. 2. A symbol of fratricide or murder: By extension, the name "Cain" is used to refer to a person who kills a sibling, particularly a brother, or more broadly to any murderer.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Biblical):
  • The story of Cain and Abel is a lesson about jealousy and its consequences.
  • God asked Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?"
• Proper noun (Symbolic):
  • In the novel, the treacherous brother was a modern-day Cain.
  • He was branded a Cain for his heinous crime.

Advanced Usage

• To raise Cain: This is an idiom meaning to cause a loud disturbance, to complain angrily, or to create a great fuss.
  • The customers raised Cain when they found out the restaurant was closed.
  • My father will raise Cain if he sees the mess we made.

Variants and Related Words

• Cain and Abel: The collective term for the two brothers, often cited together to represent sibling rivalry or conflict.
• Mark of Cain: A phrase referring to a sign of guilt or a stigma that sets someone apart, originating from the protective mark God placed on Cain.

Synonyms

• Fratricide (n): A person who kills their sibling.
• Murderer (n): A person who commits murder.

Related Idioms

• To raise Cain: (As defined in Advanced Usage) To make a noisy protest or commotion.
  • The fans raised Cain after the referee's controversial decision.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God

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