massacre — the killing of a large number of people, especially in a cruel way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the killing of a large number of people, especially in a cruel way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæsəkər/
Example Sentences
- My cooking was such a massacre that even the smoke alarm started crying.
- The video game boss massacred my character 15 times in a row.
- The history lesson covered the tragic massacre that occurred during the war.
massacre
NOUN[/ˈmæsəkər/]
the killing of a large number of people, especially in a cruel way
Mass killing of many people
After massacre comes disaster, so survivors must run faster!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'massacre', possibly derived from Old French 'macecier' (to crush or batter with a mace). The word may also have roots in Arabic 'maṣ' or Hebrew origins, though the exact etymology is uncertain.
Breakdown
massacre (from French) - the word entered English as a single unit from Old French, rather than being composed of separable morphemes. It refers to the act of killing large numbers of people, especially in a brutal manner.
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📝Examples
“My cooking was such a massacre that even the smoke alarm started crying.”
“The video game boss massacred my character 15 times in a row.”
“The history lesson covered the tragic massacre that occurred during the war.”
“It was a total massacre - our team didn't score even once.”
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