Massacre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Massacre is a noun meaning (figuratively) Any overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport.
Meaning
(figuratively) Any overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport.
More Meanings
- (transitive, figuratively) To win against (an opponent) very decisively.
- (transitive, figuratively) To perform (a work, such as a musical piece or a play) very poorly.
- (transitive, proscribed) To kill with great force or brutality.
- The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.
- (transitive) To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)
- (obsolete) Murder.
Example Sentences
Amritsar Massacre
Massacres of Diyarbekir
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Word Forms
- massacres
- massacer
- massacring
- massacred
Synonyms for massacre
Depending on context, synonyms include butchery, slaughter, decimation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slaughter, assassination, slaying, genocide, bloodbath, culling.
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