carnage
Translation
carnage, slaughter, massacre
Examples
The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage.
The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage.
The carnage on the highways is terrible during holidays.
The carnage on the highways is terrible during holidays.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) a scene of great violence and killing The battlefield was a scene of utter carnage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: massacre, slaughter, butchery
Etymology
From Latin 'caro' (flesh), related to 'carnaticum' (slaughter of animals).
Memory Tips
Think of 'car carnage' to remember its use for terrible road accidents.