as in slaughter
the killing of a large number of people
the infamous massacre of more than 200 Sioux at Wounded Knee, South Dakota
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as in to slaughter
to kill on a large scale
the country's rival ethnic groups began massacring one another
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
The vehicular massacre on the road toward Illinka has helped drive up Russian losses to record levels.
—David Axe, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 23 July 2024
Amid the heartbreak in Lewiston, where 18 people were massacred on the evening of Oct. 25, 2023, at a bowling alley hosting a youth night and a bar where deaf people were playing cornhole, the gunman's family contemplated remaining quietly in the shadows.
—Brenda Breslauer, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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The 11-year-old survivor of a Washington State family massacre earlier in October reportedly played dead as her teen brother, who is now charged in the case, allegedly carried out the spree in their home.
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There’s a lot to like about the Doctor Strange sequel, including director Sam Raimi’s decision to lean into horror and willingness to massacre the many fan-favorite characters who make cameos in the film.
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“Massacre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massacre. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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