резня́ — meaning in English
reznya
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English meaning
- abattoir noun A place where animals are killed for food; a slaughterhouse.
- 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.
- slaughterhouse noun A facility where animals are killed for meat.
Senses
резня́ is used for these senses in English:
- abattoir A place or event likened to a slaughterhouse, because of great carnage or bloodshed.
- 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.
- slaughterhouse (figuratively) The scene of a massacre.
abattoir — full definition
- noun A place where animals are killed for food; a slaughterhouse.
- noun Figuratively, a scene of mass killing or bloodshed.
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.