carnage

nounfeminineformal/kɐɾnifiˈsinɐ/low

car·ni·fi·ci·na

Definition

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

The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage after the assault.

The car crash resulted in carnage on the highway.

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Common collocations

scene of carnageutter carnageavoid carnage

Do italiano 'carnificina' ou do latim 'carnificina' (carnificina, matança), de 'caro, carnis' (carne).