Meaning of the word slaughtered in English
What does slaughtered mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slaughtered
US /ˈslɑː.t̬ɚd/
UK /ˈslɔː.təd/
Verb
1.
to kill animals for food
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The cattle were slaughtered for their meat.
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Thousands of chickens are slaughtered every day.
2.
to kill a large number of people or animals in a cruel or violent way
Example:
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Many innocent people were slaughtered during the war.
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The rebels slaughtered the entire village.
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