How Do You Spell MASSACRE?

1. A massacre is an egregious act of violent killing, often involving large numbers of people, carried out with extreme cruelty and brutality. It refers to an intentional and indiscriminate destruction of human lives, typically occurring in the context of war, conflict, or other violent situations. The term encompasses the deliberate slaughter of defenseless individuals, civilians, or a specific group, and is commonly associated with an excessive use of force, resulting in a high number of casualties.

   Characterized by its horrific nature, a massacre involves intense and savage violence, often leaving a lasting impact on those who witness or experience it. This term carries a connotation of great tragedy, as it epitomizes the stark human capacity for inflicting harm upon one another and showcases the depths of inhumanity that can be reached.

   Moreover, a massacre stands in stark contrast to acts of self-defense or casualties incurred unintentionally during the chaos of warfare. Its purpose is usually to instill fear, terrorize a population, or as an act of dominance by those perpetrating the violence. Massacres throughout history have been catalysts for grief, trauma, and often serve as reminders of the consequences of hatred, prejudice, and aggression at large.

2. • The indiscriminate slaughter of human beings; butchery.

   • To put human beings to death without the forms of law or on insufficient grounds; to slaughter indiscriminately; to butcher human beings.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "massacre" originated from the Old French word "macecre" (pronounced "massaker") in the 14th century. It was derived from the verb "maceer", meaning "to butcher or slaughter", which was a combination of the prefix "ma-" (a pejorative prefix used to intensify the word's meaning) and the verb "aceer" (to hash or cut). The term initially referred to the action of barbarously killing or slaughtering a large number of people or animals. The word later entered English and has remained in use with a similar meaning.

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Plural form of MASSACRE is MASSACRES

Conjugate verb Massacre

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