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2 v [T]
to kill a lot of people or animals in a violent way, especially when they cannot defend themselves
::The army massacred more than 150 unarmed civilians.
::Tens of thousands of dolphins and small whales are brutally massacred every year.
see usage note kill 1
informal to defeat someone very badly in a game, competition etc
::The Cougars massacred the Bucs last night, 38 - 7.
informal to spoil part of a play, a song etc by performing it very badly
::Unfortunately, Jones absolutely massacres the role of Ophelia.