massacre
US /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/
UK /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/
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an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people
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The historical records describe a horrific massacre of innocent villagers.
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The government denied any involvement in the alleged massacre.
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to kill a large number of people or animals indiscriminately and brutally
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The rebels threatened to massacre the prisoners if their demands were not met.
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The disease could massacre the entire herd if not contained quickly.