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carnage


Meanings
  • noun

    A state of great destruction, violence, and chaos.

    - "The aftermath of the battle was a carnage of wounded soldiers."
    - "The riot turned into a carnage of looting and destruction."

Pronunciation




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Synonyms

bloodbath , massacre , insurrectionism
Rhymes
Words rhyming with carnage
arrange , change , estrange , range
Variants
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carnage , carnages
Etymology
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From the Middle French word 'carnage', meaning 'slaughter' or 'butchery'.


Trivia
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  1. The term carnage is derived from the French word for 'flesh' or 'meat'.

  2. The word carnage first appeared in English in the 15th century.

  3. The Battle of Waterloo is a famous historical example of carnage, with estimates suggesting that up to 50,000 soldiers were killed or wounded.


Related Concepts
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  1. massacre: A large-scale killing of people, often in a violent and indiscriminate manner. Massacre is a related concept to carnage, as both terms refer to extreme violence and destruction.

  2. holocaust: A total destruction or annihilation, especially by fire. The term holocaust is related to carnage as both terms refer to extreme destruction and devastation.


Culture
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In literature and art, carnage is often used to depict the horrors of war and violence. It can also symbolize the destructive power of nature or the human capacity for destruction.

How to Memorize "carnage"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scene of chaos and destruction, with people running and screaming, buildings on fire, and debris everywhere. Visualize this scene in detail to help remember the meaning of carnage.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word carnage with the image of a battlefield or a riot scene. Remember that carnage refers to a state of great destruction and violence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Carnage: Chaos And Rampant Nights Of Anarchy' to remember the meaning of the word.


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