mankilling

/mæŋˈkɪlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of killing many people, especially in a single incident or by a single action

“The tragic event was a case of mass mankilling that left a community in shock.”

2. noun

a large-scale killing of people, often indiscriminate or brutal

“The historical account detailed a series of devastating mankilling incidents that had occurred during the war.”

3. verb

to kill a large number of people, often in a single incident or by a single action

“The new law aimed to prevent such mankilling from happening in the future.”

Synonyms

  • massacre
  • slaughter

Antonyms

  • conservation
  • preservation