C1nounformal10K+

UK/["/ˈmæsəkə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈmæsəkər/"]/

Meaning of Massacre

In simple words: A violent killing of many people at once.

Massacre in a sentence

  • the bloody massacre of innocent civilians
  • Nobody survived the massacre.
  • He accused the troops of the indiscriminate massacre of civilians.
  • The massacre was carried out by enemy troops.
  • The game was a 10–0 massacre for our team.

How to use Massacre

Use in serious contexts, especially in news or history. Avoid in casual conversations as it could seem insensitive.

Grammar pattern

massacre + object

Memory hint

Think of 'mass' for many and 'acre' for a large area – imagine many people killed in a large field.

Related words

Collocations with Massacre

  • appalling
  • bloody
  • brutal
  • be responsible for
  • carry out
  • commit
  • take place
  • massacre by
  • the victims of a massacre

Synonyms for Massacre

  • slaughter
  • carnage
  • butchery
  • bloodbath
  • genocide

Opposites of Massacre

Common mistakes with Massacre

  • Confused with 'massacre' vs 'massacre' (different pronunciations)
  • Using 'massacre' to describe small incidents of violence
  • Overusing in casual conversation

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Frequently asked questions about Massacre

What does Massacre mean?

A violent killing of many people at once.

What is the definition of Massacre?

the killing of a large number of people especially in a cruel way

How do you use Massacre in a sentence?

the bloody massacre of innocent civilians

Can you give another example of Massacre?

Nobody survived the massacre.

What are synonyms for Massacre?

Common alternatives include slaughter, carnage, butchery, bloodbath, genocide.

What is the opposite of Massacre?

Opposite meanings include peace, safety, unity.

What words go with Massacre?

It commonly pairs with appalling, bloody, brutal, be responsible for, carry out, commit, take place, massacre by, the victims of a massacre.

What are common mistakes when using Massacre?

Confused with 'massacre' vs 'massacre' (different pronunciations) Using 'massacre' to describe small incidents of violence Overusing in casual conversation

How do you pronounce Massacre?

US: /["/ˈmæsəkər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmæsəkə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Massacre formal or informal?

"Massacre" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Massacre?

Use in serious contexts, especially in news or history. Avoid in casual conversations as it could seem insensitive.

What CEFR level is Massacre?

"Massacre" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.