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Synonyms of hecatomb

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Another word for hecatomb is abundance. Other synonyms of hecatomb are battalion, arseload, assload, bellyload and boatload.

Synonyms and similar words for hecatomb

nounA great number of animals, people, or things that are sacrificed or destroyed; any great sacrifice...

Meaning of hecatomb

  1. noun A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.
  2. noun A great public sacrifice in other religions; also, a great number of animals or people reserved for such a sacrifice.
  3. noun A great number of animals, people, or things that are sacrificed or destroyed; any great sacrifice; also (generally), a large amount.

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Questions about synonyms of hecatomb

What is another word for hecatomb?
Hecatomb has 57 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abundance, battalion, arseload, assload, bellyload, boatload, brimful and busload.
What does hecatomb mean?
Hecatomb means a great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.

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