massacre
Meaning
A massacre refers to the indiscriminate and brutal killing of a large number of individuals, often in a violent and systematic manner, typically associated with conflicts, genocides, or acts of terrorism, where the victims are unarmed or defenseless, high
💡 While "massacre" is often used in contexts of war or political violence, it can sometimes be misapplied to less severe incidents of violence; precision in usage is essential to convey the gravity of the act.
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