massacre

• Substantiv, das die grausame und unterschiedslose Tötung einer großen Anzahl von Menschen bezeichnet; auch bildlich für ein vernichtendes Ergebnis oder eine große Niederlage.

A noun referring to the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people.

1. Brutal mass killingB2formal

   The brutal and excessive killing of a large number of people, often in a violent and indiscriminate manner.

   Brutales Massaker

   • The historical account describes the massacre of innocent villagers.
   • The massacre shocked the entire nation.
   • Survivors of the massacre shared their harrowing stories.

   Synonymeannihilationbloodbathbutcherycarnageexterminationmass murderslaughter

• Verb, das das grausame Töten einer großen Zahl von Menschen oder Tieren bezeichnet; informell auch für eine entscheidende Niederlage.

A verb used to indicate the act of brutally killing a large number of people or animals, or (informally) to defeat decisively.

1. Kill indiscriminatelyB2formal

   To kill a large number of people in a violent and brutal manner, often without mercy.

   Massaker anrichten

   • The invading army massacred the entire village.
   • Historical records describe how the soldiers massacred innocent civilians.
   • The dictator's forces massacred thousands during the uprising.

   Synonymeannihilatebutcherexterminateslaughterwipe out