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Massacre
/ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms.
📖 Definitions of "Massacre"
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The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms.
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Murder.
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Any overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport.
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To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)
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To win so decisively it is in the manner of so slaughtering one's opponent.
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To give a performance so poorly it is in the manner of so slaughtering the musical piece, play etc being performed.
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