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slaughter

/ˈslɔːtər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does slaughter mean?

noun, verb

The act of killing a large number of people or animals, often in a brutal or violent manner. To kill a large number of people or animals, especially in a brutal or violent manner.

Example

"The slaughter of the animals was a necessary part of the farm's operations."

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