slaughter

Definition

  • noun: the act of killing
  • verb: to kill (an animal) for food
  • verb: to kill (animals) for food
  • synonyms: massacre, murder, carnage

Examples

  • Hundreds of people were 'slaughtered' [='massacred'] by the invaders.

  • Our team got 'slaughtered' yesterday.

  • They 'slaughtered' us.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) No. I'll make myself whole again, I swear, and when I do, I'll kill you! - No more killing. - You did this to me! - No more slaughter. - You did this! (BREATHING HEAVILY) Remember when we were young? When I was hurt and you carried me with all your strength (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur