massacre

Definitions

The brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people.

A crushing or humiliating defeat, especially in a sports contest.

Examples

The historical records detail the tragic massacre that occurred in the village during the war.

The invading army carried out a brutal massacre, leaving no survivors in the settlement.

The film depicts the senseless massacre of innocent civilians by a corrupt regime.

Synonyms

slaughter butchery carnage extermination annihilation bloodbath slaying

Antonyms

creation preservation protection birth rescue defense nurturing