Synonyms for

Massacres

Verb / ˈmæsɪkɜ:z / Another word for massacres — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of killing a large number of people, usually in a violent and brutal way.

Synonyms & similar words

butchery carnage mowdown slaughter massacre massmurder slaughter butchery carnage holocaust bloodbath extermination annihilation genocide murder pogrom atrocities killings bloodshed violence destruction demolition execution eradication elimination

Example sentences

  1. The massacre in the village was a horrific event.
  2. The army committed a massacre in the town.
  3. The survivors of the massacre were traumatized.
  4. The massacre at the concert was a senseless act of violence.
  5. The massacre of the innocent people was a war crime.

Quotes

  • The massacre of innocents must be prevented at all costs.
  • The massacre at the church was an attack on our values.
  • The massacre of the Rohingya people is a tragedy that must be addressed.

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