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massacre

/ˈmæs.ə.kə/

/ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/

Translations

massacrenoun

massacres

/ˈmæs.ə.kə/

/ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/

massacreSe dit aussi pour l’abattage cruel et indiscriminé d’animaux.

The massacre of the buffalo herds was a tragic event in history.

Le massacre des troupeaux de buffles fut un événement tragique de l’histoire.

massacre

The massacre left the town in shock and mourning for the victims.

Le massacre a laissé la ville sous le choc et en deuil pour les victimes.

Additional translations

dérouteEmploi figuré, surtout au sport.

Synonyms

mass murder

massacreverb

massacred

Past Simple

massacred

Past Participle

massacring

Gerund

/ˈmæsəkə/

/ˈmæsəkɚ/

massacrer

The invading army massacred the villagers without mercy.

L’armée envahissante a massacré les villageois sans pitié.

Additional translations

écraserEmploi figuré, notamment pour une victoire très large en compétition.

Synonyms

wipe out

massacreadjective

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "massacre site").

Synonyms

Definitions

massacrenoun

The act or an instance of killing a large number of people in a violent and cruel manner.

The massacre left the town in shock and mourning for the victims.

A brutal and indiscriminate slaughter of animals.

The massacre of the buffalo herds was a tragic event in history.

A crushing defeat, especially in a sports context.

The game turned into a massacre as the home team lost by a wide margin.

massacreverb

To kill a large number of people or animals in a violent and indiscriminate manner.

The invading army massacred the villagers without mercy.

To defeat overwhelmingly, especially in sports or other competitions.

The visiting side massacred the hosts 7–0 in the championship match.

massacreadjective

Relating to or associated with a massacre; occurring at the site or time of a massacre (used before a noun).

Survivors gathered at the massacre memorial to pay their respects.