massacre
/ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/IPA: /M AE1 S AH0 K ER0/
- 1
The 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
Murder.
- 3
Any overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport.
Synonyms
- 1
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.)
- 2
To win so decisively it is in the manner of so slaughtering one's opponent.
- 3
To give a performance so poorly it is in the manner of so slaughtering the musical piece, play etc being performed.
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