massacre
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The brutal killing of a large number of people.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
slaughter
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Historians continue to study the causes of the _____."
Answer: massacre
In your own words, what does "massacre" mean?
The brutal killing of a large number of people.
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