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