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

  • (..) for a good cause. What cause was that?. Freedom. Flush out your headgear, new guy. You think we waste gooks for freedom?. This is a slaughter. If I'm gonna get my balls blown off for a word... ...my word is poon tang. Tough break for Hand Job. He was all set (..)
    1987 Full Metal Jacket