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massacre

/ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ noun B2
  1. The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms. (countable, uncountable) · St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre· Massacres of Diyarbekir
  2. Any overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)

Plural massacres

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