Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carnage
noun
/ˈkɑːr.nɪdʒ/
Definition
The killing of a large number of people, especially in a violent or brutal manner.
Examples
- The battlefield was left in a state of carnage after the conflict.
- Reports from the scene described the carnage left by the disaster.
Meaning
Carnage refers to extensive bloodshed and destruction resulting from battle, violence, or any large-scale disaster. It often implies a sense of wanton destruction.
Synonyms
- massacre
- slaughter
- bloodbath
- butchery
- devastation
