Slaughter (Noun)
Meaning 2
The savage and excessive killing of many people.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The killing of animals (as for food).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The humane society investigated the slaughter of animals at the local meatpacking plant.
- Many animals are raised specifically for slaughter and are considered livestock.
- The farmer took his cattle to the slaughter every week to sell to the butcher.
- Animal rights activists protested the inhumane slaughter practices used by some meat producers.
- The ritual slaughter of animals is an important part of some cultural and religious traditions.