Definition of slaughter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the act of killing
specifically
: the butchering of livestock for market
2
: killing of great numbers of human beings (as in battle or a massacre) : carnage
slaughter
verb
slaughtered; slaughtering; slaughters
Definition of slaughter (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to kill (animals) for food : butcher
3
: to discredit, defeat, or demolish completely
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The first known use of slaughter was in the 14th century
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