1. the killing of a large number of people
2. great destruction or damage

Examples

• The battle resulted in terrible carnage on both sides.
• News reports described the carnage at the accident scene.
• The hurricane left carnage in its wake across the coastal towns.
• Witnesses were horrified by the carnage they saw.
• The bombing caused widespread carnage in the city center.
• Emergency responders worked to clear the carnage from the highway.
• The war’s carnage affected thousands of innocent civilians.