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Vocabulary Entry
slaughter
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The killing of numerous animals or people, typically in a brutal or violent manner.
Example Sentences
"The slaughter of innocent civilians during the war shocked the world."
"Farmers often experience high demand for their livestock during the fall slaughter."
"The documentary revealed the horrendous conditions surrounding the slaughter of animals for food."
V
verb
To kill animals or people in a violent manner.
Example Sentences
"The hunters planned to slaughter the deer for their meat."
"During the rebellion, many were slaughtered by the opposing forces."
"They do not condone the slaughter of any animal without just cause."