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

  • (..) You're a liar. You've lied to me and you've lied to your people. But you made the mistake of telling me your secret about the slaughter of the families in Wessex. - (GRUNTING) - (STRUGGLING) (RAGNAR BREATHING HEAVILY) It's all right. It's all right. (EXHALES) (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8