Meaning Of The Word Slaughter

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What's The Definition Of Slaughter?

slaughter
If large numbers of people or animals are slaughtered, they are killed in a way that is cruel or unnecessary.

slaughter in American English
the killing of an animal or animals for food; butchering
to kill (an animal or animals) for food; butcher
noun: the killing or butchering of cattle, sheep, etc., esp. for food
transitive verb: to kill or butcher (animals), esp. for food

slaughter in British English
to kill (animals), esp for food
noun: the killing of animals, esp for food

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