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massacre

/mæsˈɛkər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does massacre mean?

noun, verb

A large-scale killing of people, especially civilians, often in a brutal or violent manner. To kill a large number of people, especially in a brutal or violent manner.

Example

"The massacre of the village was a tragic event that shocked the world."

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