SLAUGHTER
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Slaughter.
Slaughter - as a noun
The killing of animals (as for food)
A sound defeat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debacle12drubbing14thrashing16trouncing12walloping15whipping19The savage and excessive killing of many people
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butchery18carnage10mass murdermassacre12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
execution18slaying11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Slaughter - as a verb
Kill (animals) usually for food consumption
Example: "They slaughtered their only goat to survive the winter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
butcher14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Kill a large number of people indiscriminately
Example: "The hutus massacred the tutsis in rwanda"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
massacre12mow downExample Sentences
"The slaughter of innocent civilians during war is a tragic event."
"The rancher took the animals to the slaughter to be prepared for meat processing."
"The annual sheep slaughter is a well-attended event in the village."
"The serial killer left a trail of slaughter behind him."
"The documentary showed the horrifying slaughter of dolphins in Japan."
Word Game Points
Is SLAUGHTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slaughter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SLAUGHTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SLAUGHTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slaughter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSLAUGHTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SLAUGHTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slaughter is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSLAUGHTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
