CEFR B2

massacre

noun

Meaning

The indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.

Examples

The historical records describe a horrific massacre that took place during the war.
Activists called for an investigation into the alleged massacre of civilians.

Synonyms: slaughter, carnage, genocide, pogrom

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massacre (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmæsəkər/

Definition

The indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.

Examples

The historical records describe a horrific massacre that took place during the war.
Activists called for an investigation into the alleged massacre of civilians.
The film depicted the tragic massacre of a village by invading forces.

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