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

  • (..) God, you got a lot of beef. - Where'd you get this beef? - Did you see my cows? No. Cool. You slaughter them. Nice. Potatoes. Grab it now. Meg's gravy is famous. It's practically a food group. Shower's free. (..)
    1996 Twister