Definitions

carnage

[kahr-nij] / ˈkɑr nɪdʒ /

NOUN

massacre

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloodshed butchery crime havoc killing mass murder slaughter slaying warfare

STRONG

annihilation blitz blood butchering extermination gore hecatomb holocaust homicide manslaughter murder offing rapine shambles wasting

WEAK

blood and guts blood bath search and destroy taking out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

Example Sentences

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Many investors blamed Friday’s strong May jobs data for inspiring the carnage in markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

After all, his good luck almost always leaves nothing but carnage for the people he leaves behind.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The carnage is raising scrutiny on when and how companies intervene.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

She said it was "absolute carnage" at border control and has rebooked a flight to Edinburgh on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

But then she looked up at the towering beast and found it glaring at the unfolding carnage.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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