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carneficina — meaning in English

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English meaning

bloodshed noun The killing or wounding of people, especially on a large scale.
butchery noun Extremely violent and cruel killing.
carnage noun Widespread death and destruction, especially from violence or disaster.
slaughter noun The killing of animals for food.

Senses

carneficina is used for these senses in English:

bloodshed A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.
butchery The cruel, ruthless killings of humans, as at a slaughterhouse.
carnage Death and destruction.
slaughter A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.

butchery — full definition

noun Extremely violent and cruel killing.
noun A butcher's shop, especially in British English.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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