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slaughters

Pronunciation: [ˈslɔːtərz]

Word

Learn how to use slaughters in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “animals”

(verb) to kill animals for food. This usually happens on farms or in special places called slaughterhouses, where the animals are prepared to be sold as meat.

Example

The farmer slaughters the cattle to provide fresh beef to the market.

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They do not slaughter the animals in a cruel way; they follow humane practices.

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How often does the farmer slaughter the animals for meat?

Context: “violence”

(verb) to kill many people in a very violent way. This word is often used in stories or news reports when there is a big fight or war where many lives are lost.

Example

In the movie, the hero stops the villain from slaughtering innocent people.

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The peace treaty helped to prevent slaughter in the region, saving many lives.

Example

What happened in the battle that led to unexpected slaughter?

Context: “animals”

(noun) the act of killing animals for food. People use this word when talking about the process or when discussing how animals are treated before they are used for meat.

Example

The slaughter of the pigs was done for a special festival feast.

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There was a protest against the slaughter of animals without proper care.

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What are the regulations regarding the slaughter of livestock?

Context: “violence”

(noun) a large-scale killing or massacre. This term is used to describe events in history or conflicts where many people are killed at once.

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The book describes the historical slaughter that took place during the war.

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The community gathered to remember the victims of the slaughter, which should never happen again.

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What were the reasons behind the slaughter that occurred during the rebellion?

How to pronounce slaughters

Pronunciation: [ˈslɔːtərz]

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