Meaning of the word slaughtered in English

What does slaughtered mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slaughtered

US /ˈslɑː.t̬ɚd/
UK /ˈslɔː.təd/

Verb

1.

to kill animals for food

Example:
The cattle were slaughtered for their meat.
Thousands of chickens are slaughtered every day.
2.

to kill a large number of people or animals in a cruel or violent way

Example:
Many innocent people were slaughtered during the war.
The rebels slaughtered the entire village.