ethnic cleansing vs massacre

ethnic cleansing

noun
  • The mass expulsion or killing of people belonging to one ethnic group by those of another. 

massacre

noun
  • The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. 

  • St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre 

  • Any overwhelming defeat, as in a game or sport. 

verb
  • To win against (an opponent) very decisively. 

  • To perform (a work, such as a musical piece or a play) very poorly. 

  • To kill with great force or brutality. 

  • 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.) 

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