Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
massacre
noun
/ˈmæs.ə.kər/
Definition
The act of deliberately and brutally killing a large number of people.
Examples
- The massacre of innocent civilians during the war shocked the entire world.
- Historians often debate the reasons behind the infamous massacre that occurred in the small village.
- The film depicted a fictional massacre that was based on real historical events.
Meaning
Massacre refers to a sudden and violent act where many people are killed or injured, often unjustly and without mercy.
Synonyms
- slaughter
- bloodbath
- carnage
- butchery
- extermination
