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

  • (..) man in the world to me. Did you know Ragnar lied to us all? The settlement in Wessex was destroyed as soon as we left. I know. A farmer who escaped the slaughter told your father and I what had happened. Ragnar killed him so no one else would find out. You're a good friend to my father. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10