massacred
Pronunciation: [ˈmæs.ə.kərd]
Word
Context: "violence"
(verb) to kill a lot of people in a very violent way. This usually happens in a war or during a big fight. It’s a very serious and sad word.
Example
The history book explained how many people were massacred during that conflict.
Example
No one was massacred in the peaceful protest last week.
Example
Do you know why so many people were massacred in that event?
Context: "defeat"
(verb) to be defeated or harmed in a very serious way, especially in a game or competition. It describes being beaten very badly.
Example
The team massacred their opponents in the championship game, winning by a large score.
Example
Last year's finals were not a massacre; it was a close match.
Example
Did the coach worry that they might get massacred in the upcoming game?
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