Looking for the meaning of the word MASSACRES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MASSACRES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Massacre
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from French, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmasəkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people
Short Definition:brutal killing
Examples:- the attack was described as a cold-blooded massacre
Word: Massacre
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmasəkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
deliberately and brutally kill (many people)
Short Definition:kill
Examples:- thousands were brutally massacred by soldiers
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