carnage
Definitions
The killing of a large number of people; massacre.
Great and bloody destruction or slaughter, especially in battle.
Examples
The battlefield was a scene of absolute carnage after the intense conflict.
The reckless driver caused total carnage on the highway, involving over a dozen vehicles.
The film was criticized for its excessive and unnecessary depiction of carnage.
Synonyms
slaughter massacre butchery bloodshed slaying murder destruction
Antonyms
peace harmony creation preservation tranquility order construction