Carnage

usgb/ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
noun

The killing of a large number of people.

The war resulted in widespread carnage.
Visual representation of "carnage" - The killing of a large number of people

Often appears as...

  • widespread carnage
  • bloody carnage
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Gruesome Contexts

Used to describe scenes with extreme violence or many deaths, often causing shock.

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The movie depicted carnage that left viewers in silence.
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Metaphorical Usage

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe events with disastrous results, not just deaths.

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The financial market experienced carnage with the recent economic crisis.
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Strong Emotions

Evokes strong, negative emotional response; used in serious or somber tones.

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The news report on the battle was filled with scenes of carnage.
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annihilationbloodshedbutcherydecimatedestructiondevastateholocaustmassacreslaughter
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