Definition

A person who kills a large number of people in a violent way.

Example

The film depicted a historical event where a massacrer was brought to justice.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie about a massacrer?

Yeah, I've heard it's really intense and disturbing.

I wonder how they portray the character of the massacrer in the film.

I hope they give some background on what led to that kind of behavior.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Massacrer → It originates from Old French 'massacrer' (meaning to slaughter or kill in a brutal manner). The word refers to the act of killing a large number of people, often in a violent or indiscriminate way.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'massacrer' which means to brutally kill, helping you remember that 'massacrer' refers to the act of slaughtering many.

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