massacre
the unnecessary, indiscriminate killing of a large number of human beings or animals, as in barbarous warfare or persecution or for revenge or plunder.
a general slaughter, as of persons or animals: the massacre of millions during the war.
Informal. a crushing defeat, especially in sports.
to kill unnecessarily and indiscriminately, especially a large number of persons.
Informal. to defeat decisively, especially in sports.
Origin of massacre
1synonym study For massacre
Other words for massacre
Other words from massacre
- mas·sa·crer [mas-uh-krer], /ˈmæs ə krər/, noun
- un·mas·sa·cred, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for massacre
/ (ˈmæsəkə) /
the wanton or savage killing of large numbers of people, as in battle
informal an overwhelming defeat, as in a game
to kill indiscriminately or in large numbers
informal to defeat overwhelmingly
Origin of massacre
1Derived forms of massacre
- massacrer (ˈmæsəkrə), noun
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