CARNAGE(Noun)

Meaning- violent killing of a large number of people especially in war.

Mnemonic trick- Word Karan sounds similar to ‘carn’. In MAHABHARATA carnage occurred during the reign of karan. Therefore, carnage means merciless killing of a large number of people.

Synonym- MASSACRE, SLAUGHTER

Explanation-Word slaughter has two meanings: 1) violent killing of large number of people

2) Carnage ( an act of killing an animal for their meat).

Uses-

·         The film depicts the carnage.

·         War between Israel and Palestine was a scene of dreadful carnage.