slaughterers

Definition of slaughterersnext
plural of slaughterer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaughterers
Noun
  • As the operation grows across the city-wide black market, their ambitions clash with corrupt authorities, rival butchers and a shifting political landscape, pushing the family toward dangerous alliances and violent consequences.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Anthrax underfoot Most cases of human anthrax result from working with animals – an occupational hazard for tanners, wool sorters and butchers.
    Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The executioners often kept the shoes.
    Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Comments from officials have led to fears of some of those detained being put to death in Iran, one of the world’s top executioners.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Slaughterers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaughterers. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster