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HECATOMB Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word hecatomb. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word hecatomb. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HECATOMB

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bloodbath
nounn
noun

• indiscriminate slaughter

carnage
nounn
noun

• the savage and excessive killing of many people

extermination
nounn
noun

• complete annihilation

• the act of exterminating

holocaust
nounn
noun

• an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)

• the mass murder of Jews under the German Nazi regime from 1941 until 1945

slaughter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the killing of animals (as for food)

• a sound defeat

• the savage and excessive killing of many people

verb

• kill (animals) usually for food consumption

• kill a large number of people indiscriminately

Best Hypernyms For HECATOMB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hecatomb, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
sacrifice
Phrases (1)
ritual killing

Alternatives for BLOODBATH

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