Slaughter
Pronunciation: /ˈslɔːtər/
Slaughter (noun)
- the killing of animals for food or other purposes.
- the killing of many people or animals in a violent way.
Examples
- The slaughter of cattle is regulated by law.
- Farmers prepare for the annual slaughter of sheep.
Common collocations: animal slaughter, slaughter house, mass slaughter, brutal slaughter, slaughter livestock
Slaughter (verb)
- to kill animals for food or other purposes.
- to kill many people or animals in a violent way.
Examples
- They slaughter pigs for meat production.
- Farmers often slaughter livestock in autumn.