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holocaust

/ˈhɒləkɔːst/

/ˈhɑːləˌkɔst/

holocaustnoun

holocausts

/ˈhɒləkɔːst/

/ˈhɑːləˌkɔst/

Translations

холокост

The Holocaust was a tragic event in history.

Холокост был трагическим событием в истории.

катастрофа

The forest fire was a holocaust that destroyed thousands of acres.

Лесной пожар был катастрофой, уничтожившей тысячи акров.

Definitions

A great or complete devastation or destruction, especially by fire.

The forest fire was a holocaust that destroyed thousands of acres of land.

A sacrifice consumed by fire.

In ancient times, a holocaust was offered to the gods as a burnt offering.

Synonyms

mass destruction

holocaustproper noun

Definitions

The systematic genocide of approximately six million Jews and millions of other victims perpetrated by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II.

The Holocaust must never be forgotten.

holocaustverb

holocausted

Past Simple

holocausted

Past Participle

holocausting

Gerund

Rare, chiefly literary: to destroy completely, esp. by fire.

Definitions

To destroy or devastate completely, especially by fire.

The raging inferno threatened to holocaust the entire village.

Synonyms

wipe out