massacre

verb/mɐsɐˈkɾaɾ/low

mas·sa·crar

Definition

To kill (people or animals) in a cruel and violent way, typically in large numbers.

The invading army tried to massacre the local population.

Poachers massacre elephants for their ivory.

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Common collocations

massacre civiliansmassacre troops

Do francês "massacrer", por sua vez de origem obscura, possivelmente relacionado com o árabe "maššara" (matadouro).