massacred

The word “massacred” has 3 syllables: mas-sa-cred

It's pronounced as /ˈmæs.ə.kɚd/

What is synonym and antonym for massacred?

In the thesaurus, “massacred” has 22 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for massacred along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for massacred

annihilated
assassinated
blotted out
butchered
croaked
decimated
demolished
destroyed
devastated
did in
dispatched
eradicated
executed
exterminated
felled
murdered
slaughtered
slew
smote
snuffed
wasted
wiped out

Meanings of massacred

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.

Example Sentences

The villagers were massacred in a brutal surprise attack.
History books describe how the rebels were massacred during the uprising.
Innocent civilians were massacred in the conflict without warning.
The invading army massacred entire communities without remorse.
Survivors spoke of how their families were massacred in the war.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms or another words to massacred, such as: annihilated, assassinated, blotted out, butchered, croaked, decimated, demolished.

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