Meanings (ES + gloss)
masacre
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Meanings (ES + gloss)
masacrar
To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)
If James should be pleased to massacre them all, as Maximilian had massacred the Theban legion
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