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