MASSACRE

8 letters 12 Scrabble points /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/

Definition of MASSACRE

noun
  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 contrary to civilized norms.

  2. Murder.

  3. Any overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport.

Related words: butchery decimation slaughter
verb
  1. To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)

  2. To win so decisively it is in the manner of so slaughtering one's opponent.

  3. To give a performance so poorly it is in the manner of so slaughtering the musical piece, play etc being performed.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters M A S S A C R E
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 12 points

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