as in massacre
the killing of a large number of people
the appalling carnage in that war-torn country requires that the outside world intervene
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of carnage
Fantasy managers who grind through the carnage are the ones still in contention come September.
—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The size and speed of the Gen 4 car on the circuit used in January might create either carnage or a Monaco-like parade without the Monaco glitz.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Jace, Daemon’s daughter Baela (Bethany Antonia) and their dragons join the Battle of the Gullet, which is turning into full-scale carnage.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 June 2026
For all of Jaws' carnage, nothing churns the gut quite like the death of local boy Alex Kintner, played by Jeffrey Voorhees.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for carnage
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The size and speed of the Gen 4 car on the circuit used in January might create either carnage or a Monaco-like parade without the Monaco glitz.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Jace, Daemon’s daughter Baela (Bethany Antonia) and their dragons join the Battle of the Gullet, which is turning into full-scale carnage.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
22 June 2026
For all of Jaws' carnage, nothing churns the gut quite like the death of local boy Alex Kintner, played by Jeffrey Voorhees.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for carnage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnage
Noun
-
Investigators said interviews with Sayer after his arrest indicated he was influenced by the Columbine High School massacre in 1999 that left 13 dead.
-
Sacramento County prosecutors have placed Martin and Payton at the center of the massacre, a shootout at 10th and K streets that prosecutors say was fueled by gang rivalry, score-settling, anger and bravado, with deadly consequences.
Noun
-
The rigidity and delusions of tyrannies are incorrigible; their purity spirals end in executions, not just cancellations; their adventures end in devastation and slaughter.
-
Ruthye needs someone to avenge the slaughter of her family at the hands of Krem of the Yellow Hills.
Cite this Entry
“Carnage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnage. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
