Pronunciation: /ˈslɔtər/
noun the killing of animals for food
A1 The farmer took his animals to the slaughterhouse.
A2 The slaughter of innocent animals for food is a controversial topic.
B1 The slaughter of civilians during wartime is a tragic reality.
B2 The slaughter of endangered species must be stopped to protect biodiversity.
C1 The slaughter of millions of people in the genocide was a dark chapter in human history.
C2 The slaughter of civilians in the war zone was condemned by the international community.
verb to kill animals for food
A1 The farmer slaughtered a chicken for dinner.
A2 The butcher slaughtered the pig to prepare fresh meat for sale.
B1 The soldiers were ordered to slaughter the enemy troops in battle.
B2 The hunters slaughtered a deer for food during their camping trip.
C1 The dictator ordered the slaughter of innocent civilians in a brutal act of violence.
C2 The massacre at the village resulted in the slaughter of hundreds of men, women, and children.
formal The slaughter of innocent civilians is a tragic consequence of war.
informal The slaughter of chickens at the farm is done quickly and efficiently.
slang I heard there was a slaughter at the basketball game last night.
figurative The competition was fierce, and our team was prepared to slaughter the opposition.
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