verilöyly — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bloodbath noun A massacre or scene of extreme violence and killing.
- bloodshed noun The killing or wounding of people, especially on a large scale.
- carnage noun Widespread death and destruction, especially from violence or disaster.
- massacre noun The brutal killing of a large number of people who could not effectively resist.
- slaughter noun The killing of animals for food.
Senses
verilöyly is used for these senses in English:
- bloodbath Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.
- bloodshed A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.
- carnage Death and destruction.
- massacre The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.
- meatgrinder (informal) An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.
- slaughter A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.
bloodbath — full definition
- noun A massacre or scene of extreme violence and killing.
- noun (informal) A situation involving heavy losses, such as in a game, election, or financial market.