Synonyms for

Massacred

Verb / ˈmæsʌkɜ:d / Another word for massacred — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to kill a large number of people or animals in a cruel or violent way

Synonyms & similar words

slaughter massacre mowdown slaughtered butchered annihilated exterminated eliminated eradicated destroyed liquidated decimated devastated obliterated ravaged crushed defeated overpowered subdued vanquished demolished crushed

Example sentences

  1. The hunters massacred a whole herd of deer.
  2. The invaders massacred the villagers in their homes.
  3. The dictator ordered his army to massacre the protesters.
  4. The pirates massacred the crew and took over the ship.
  5. The disease has massacred the population of the village.

Quotes

  • You can't massacre a massacre, Kane. You can't kill a kill. - Orson Welles
  • The massacre of innocent people is always a tragedy. - Condoleezza Rice
  • The United States wants to help but we cannot do so effectively when Hamas, Hezbollah and their sponsors around the region have so blatantly disregarded their obligations to uphold international law and protect innocent people from terrorist attacks. - Hillary Clinton

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