Meaning of the word massacre in English

What does massacre mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

massacre

US /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/
UK /ˈmæs.ə.kər/
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Noun

an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people

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The historical records describe a horrific massacre of innocent villagers.
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The government denied any involvement in the alleged massacre.

Verb

to kill a large number of people or animals indiscriminately and brutally

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The rebels threatened to massacre the prisoners if their demands were not met.
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The disease could massacre the entire herd if not contained quickly.
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