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genocidal

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

adjective

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


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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

I think my role is to undo colonial actions that were instilled in the first place to inflict genocidal practices against a whole continent full of people.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2024

Consider: The United States has been instrumental in the overthrow of truly genocidal dictatorships.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson

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