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Definition

Slaughtered is the past participle of the verb slaughter. It refers to the act of killing or butchering animals, usually for food.

Part of Speech

Verb

Senses

1. To kill animals, typically for food
2. To kill a large number of people or animals in a brutal manner

Usages

Popular:

In popular usage, slaughtered is often used to describe the act of killing animals for food, such as in a slaughterhouse.

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Local:

In local contexts, slaughtered may also be used to describe the mass killing of people or animals in a brutal manner, often associated with warfare or violent conflicts.

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Sample Sentences

1. The farmer slaughtered a pig for the upcoming feast.

2. The army slaughtered the enemy soldiers in a fierce battle.

3. The documentary highlights the horrors of the slaughtered civilians during the war.