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carnage

nounfeminineformaluncommon/kɐɾnifiˈsinɐ/car·ni·fi·ci·na

Definition

1

The killing of a large number of people, especially in a violent manner.

Usage examples

The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage after the assault.
The car crash resulted in carnage on the highway.

Common combinations

scene of carnageutter carnageavoid carnage