Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An event involving the killing of many people or animals.
Massacre
/ˈmæsəkə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The historical event was deemed a brutal massacre by all.
Witnesses described the aftermath as a horrifying massacre.
The massacre left a deep mark on the entire community.
Etymology:
Originating from Middle French "massacre" and Italian "massacro," meaning slaughter or carnage, and from Vulgar Latin "*mazzaccium," meaning a club, likely from Germanic origins.
Usage Statistics:
5 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Moderate
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
© 2025 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd