carnage

• Substantivo que designa a matança cruel e em grande escala de pessoas, especialmente em batalhas ou massacres. Refere-se à destruição sangrenta e à mortandade em massa.

A noun referring to the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in battle or as a result of a massacre.

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1. Mass killingC1formal

   The widespread and violent killing of many people, especially in battle or a massacre.

   Massacre

   • The battlefield was a scene of terrible carnage.
   • The documentary showed the carnage caused by the war.
   • Historians describe the carnage of the ancient siege in detail.

   Sinônimosbloodbathbloodshedbutcherymass murdermassacreslaughter

2. Severe damage or destructionC1informal

   Extensive damage or destruction, often used metaphorically.

   Destruição

   • The storm left a trail of carnage across the town.
   • The stock market crash caused financial carnage for many investors.
   • The party was fun, but the kitchen was absolute carnage afterwards.

   Sinônimosdestructiondevastationhavocmayhemruinwreckage