massacrer

/mæsɑːkər/ or /mæsɑːkrər/

Definitions

1. verb

to kill a large number of people, typically using violence or brutality

“The dictator ordered his soldiers to massacre the entire village.”

2. noun

a person who kills a large number of people, typically using violence or brutality

“The war crimes tribunal found the warlord to be a notorious massacrer.”

Synonyms

  • killer
  • murderer
  • slaughterer

Antonyms

  • preserver
  • savior