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[ぎゃく(虐)·さつ(殺)]
gyakusatsu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 虐殺

noun, suru verb
  1. slaughter; massacre
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Definition and Synonyms for 虐殺

Atrocity an act of atrocious cruelty
Synonyms: 悪逆, 悪逆無道, 暴虐, 虐殺
Heinousness the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
Synonyms: 悪逆, 悪逆無道, 暴虐, 極悪, 残虐, 虐殺, 蛮行, 酷薄

Meanings for each kanji in 虐殺

» tyrannize; oppress
» kill; murder; butcher; slice off; split; diminish; reduce; spoil

Categories 虐殺 is a member of

Cruelty a cruel act
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Inhumaneness the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
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Sample Sentences for 虐殺

The general ordered the massacre of all war prisoners.
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The slaughter of the prisoners was a barbarous act.
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