Carnage
(noun)
- Widespread slaughter or brutal killing of many people.
- Death and destruction on a large scale.
Origin:
Early 15c., from old french carn (stem of caro) flesh (see carnal) + -age.
Examples:
- The carnage of war left the city in ruins.
- The battle resulted in massive carnage on both sides.
- The carnage that ensued was horrific and will be remembered for a long time.
- The bombing caused extensive carnage among the civilian population.
- The carnage was extensive, with many casualties and injuries.