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Massacre

noun
/ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/
Word Frequency: 3.7

Definitions

1.nounThe killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms.
2.nounMurder.
3.nounAny overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport.
4.verbTo 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.)
5.verbTo win so decisively it is in the manner of so slaughtering one's opponent.
6.verbTo give a performance so poorly it is in the manner of so slaughtering the musical piece, play etc being performed.

Synonyms

butcherydecimationslaughtermass murdermow downassassinationslayinggenocidebloodbathcullingcullslaughtering

Rhymes With

gas occurmass occur
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