slaughters
Pronunciation: [ˈslɔːtərz]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?