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genocidal

American  
[jen-uh-sahyd-uhl] / ˌdʒɛn əˈsaɪd əl /

adjective

  1. relating to, engaged in, or tending toward genocide.


Example Sentences

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"Today's ceremony marks the closing of a genocidal chapter, one that the international community must ensure is never repeated anywhere again," Sharif wrote on X.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Rwanda has often denied backing the M23 rebel group, but has recently been more defensive, saying it has had to take measures to deal with the "existential threat" posed by genocidal militia near its borders.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

Zamaraeva and Artem Kureev, the editor in chief of African Initiative, dispute the suggestion that “African Dawn” articulates genocidal themes, pointing out that the original game revolved around Nazi Germany’s attempt to dominate the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2025

The “good” Georgiou died early in the series; now the genocidal and wickedly intelligent Emperor Georgiou leads the franchise’s first-ever television movie, “Star Trek: Section 31,” now streaming on Paramount+.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

In choir we learn “The Skye Boat Song,” about Bonnie Prince Charlie escaping the genocidal English.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood