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massacre

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Số nhiều: massacresQuá khứ: massacredPhân từ 2: massacredV-ing: massacring

This word carries a heavy emotional weight of cruelty and helplessness. It describes a situation where the victims are typically defenseless or vastly outnumbered, creating a feeling of absolute power imbalance and horror. It is far more visceral than murder or killing, implying a systemic or chaotic wave of violence. In casual or sporting contexts, the word shifts toward hyperbole. When used to describe a game or a musical performance, it suggests a total lack of skill or a crushing defeat, though it retains the core idea of a one-sided, devastating outcome.

Countable when referring to a specific historical event like the Boston Massacre. Uncountable when discussing the general act of indiscriminate killing.

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Danh từ

The indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.

"The historical records detail a horrific massacre in the valley."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To kill a large number of people in a cruel way.

"The invading army massacred the villagers."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To defeat an opponent decisively or ruin a performance through poor execution.

"The visiting team was completely massacred in the final match."

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