slaughter
gb/slˈɔtɚ/ us/slˈɔtɚ/
B2
Англійська
~ 5600
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B2
action
1
kill many living beings brutally
To kill many people or animals in a very cruel and violent way.
Модель уживання:
to slaughter [many people or animals]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use "slaughter" for any kind of killing, even when only one animal or person is killed. For a single, ordinary killing, "kill" is usually better; "slaughter" suggests many victims or especially shocking cruelty.
Синоніми
massacre (Very close in meaning; often used especially for large, shocking killings of people.)
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butcher (Adds an even stronger sense of cruelty and lack of care; can sound more emotional.)
Антоніми
spare (To choose not to kill someone, the opposite of killing them.)
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protect (To keep people or animals safe instead of harming them.)
Словосполучення
slaughter civilians
|slaughter innocent people
|slaughter entire villages
|slaughtered in cold blood
|slaughter women and children
Теми
violence
|war
|crime
|law
|politics
Приклади
- The invading army slaughtered thousands of civilians before retreating.
- The rebels were slaughtered when they tried to cross the open field.
- Poachers continue to slaughter endangered elephants for their ivory.
- The gunman entered the nightclub and slaughtered people at random.
- History books describe how villagers were slaughtered in cold blood.
Навчальні приклади
- The soldiers slaughtered everyone in the small town.
- The hunters slaughtered many animals and left their bodies on the ground.
- The man used a knife to slaughter the family in their home.
- The army slaughtered hundreds of people during the attack.
- The criminal went into the school and slaughtered many students.
Іменник
B2
event
2
mass killing, very violent
The killing of many people or animals in a very cruel and violent way.
Модель уживання:
the slaughter of [many people or animals]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse "slaughter" (the event) with "slaughterhouse" (the building where animals are killed). Also, some learners overuse "slaughter" instead of more common words like "killing" when the act is not especially large or cruel.
Синоніми
massacre (Very close in meaning; often used especially for shocking killings of groups of people.)
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bloodbath (Informal; emphasizes how bloody and horrific the killing is.)
Антоніми
rescue (Saving people from death, the opposite of killing them.)
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mercy (Showing kindness and not killing or hurting, opposite to cruel killing.)
Словосполучення
mass slaughter
|the slaughter of civilians
|wholesale slaughter
|brutal slaughter
|bloodshed and slaughter
Теми
violence
|war
|crime
|law
|politics
Приклади
- The world was shocked by the slaughter of unarmed protesters.
- Survivors gave testimony about the slaughter that took place in the village.
- The movie shows the slaughter of soldiers on the battlefield in graphic detail.
- They called the attack a senseless slaughter of innocent lives.
- Leaders vowed that such a slaughter would never be allowed to happen again.
Навчальні приклади
- The news showed the slaughter of many people in the war.
- The village remembers the slaughter that happened there fifty years ago.
- Everyone was shocked by the slaughter of the children.
- People protested against the slaughter of innocent animals.
- The story is about the slaughter of a whole family.
Дієслово
technical
B2
action
3
kill animals for meat
To kill farm animals in an organized way so people can use the meat for food.
Модель уживання:
to slaughter [animals] for [meat/food]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use this sense when they only mean "kill" a pet or wild animal, but "slaughter" in this sense is mainly for farm animals killed for meat in a planned process.
Синоніми
butcher (In this context, often refers to cutting up the animal after slaughter, but can also mean to kill it.)
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process (A more neutral technical word often used in the industry for killing and preparing animals.)
Антоніми
keep alive (To continue to care for and not kill the animals.)
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rescue (To save animals from being killed for meat.)
Словосполучення
slaughter cattle
|slaughter pigs
|slaughter livestock
|slaughter animals for meat
|humanely slaughter animals
Теми
food
|work
|agriculture
|food_drink
|animals
Приклади
- The farm sends its cattle to a nearby plant to be slaughtered.
- Pigs are slaughtered at about six months of age.
- The company claims it only slaughters animals using humane methods.
- Regulations control how and where chickens may be slaughtered.
- Every year, millions of animals are slaughtered for food around the world.
Навчальні приклади
- The farmer will slaughter three cows this week for meat.
- They slaughter chickens at the big factory.
- The company slaughters many pigs every day.
- In this country, people slaughter animals in special buildings.
- The law says workers must slaughter animals in a kind way.
Іменник
technical
B2
event
4
killing animals for meat
The organized process of killing farm animals so people can use the meat for food.
Модель уживання:
[animals] are sent for slaughter
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this noun with "slaughterhouse" (the building). "Slaughter" is the process or event; "slaughterhouse" is the place.
Синоніми
animal slaughter (More explicit; makes clear that the slaughter is of animals, not people.)
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processing (Technical industry term that includes slaughter and later steps like cutting and packing.)
Антоніми
animal welfare (Focuses on keeping animals healthy and comfortable rather than killing them.)
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sanctuary (A place where animals are protected, the opposite of being sent for slaughter.)
Словосполучення
sent for slaughter
|transport to slaughter
|inspection at slaughter
|humane slaughter
|pre-slaughter conditions
Теми
food
|work
|agriculture
|food_drink
|animals
Приклади
- New rules aim to improve animal welfare during transport to slaughter.
- The report examines conditions at slaughter in large poultry plants.
- Many consumers are concerned about how animals are treated before slaughter.
- The cattle are weighed before and after slaughter for quality control.
- Campaigners are calling for a reduction in the slaughter of healthy horses.
Навчальні приклади
- The cows are sent for slaughter when they are big enough.
- She does not eat meat because she is against animal slaughter.
- The law controls the slaughter of animals in this country.
- There are many problems with the transport of animals to slaughter.
- Some people want better rules for the slaughter of chickens.
Дієслово
informal
B2
action
5
defeat someone very completely
To win against someone in a game or fight by a very big difference.
Модель уживання:
to slaughter [an opponent/team]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use this sense in formal writing, where it can sound too strong or emotional. In formal contexts, "defeat", "beat", or "win comfortably" are usually better choices.
Синоніми
trounce (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal or literary in tone.)
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crush (Common informal word; can sound more aggressive or emotional.)
Антоніми
lose to (To be defeated by someone, the opposite of defeating them.)
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edge out (To win by a very small amount, the opposite of winning by a huge margin.)
Словосполучення
slaughter the competition
|slaughtered them 5–0
|absolutely slaughtered them
|slaughtered in the final
|slaughter our rivals
Теми
sports
|competition
|informal
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Our team slaughtered them 6–0 in the final.
- The home side completely slaughtered their rivals in the second half.
- We were slaughtered in last year’s debate, but this time we’re better prepared.
- They went out and slaughtered the competition in record time.
- The champion slaughtered his opponent in the first round.
Навчальні приклади
- Our team slaughtered the other team last night.
- They slaughtered us in the game; the score was 10–1.
- We slaughtered the competition and won first prize.
- Her chess team slaughtered the boys' team.
- The home team slaughtered their rivals in the match.
Іменник
informal
C1
event
6
very one-sided defeat
A game or fight where one side wins by a very big difference and the other side loses badly.
Модель уживання:
it was a slaughter
Поширена помилка:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in serious or sensitive topics where it could sound disrespectful, especially near real violent events. Use it mainly for games, competitions, or clearly metaphorical situations.
Синоніми
rout (A clear, often formal word for a very heavy defeat.)
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wipeout (Informal; often used for a huge or embarrassing loss.)
Антоніми
close game (A game where the score is nearly equal, the opposite of a one-sided slaughter.)
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narrow victory (A win by a small margin, the opposite of a huge win.)
Словосполучення
it was a slaughter
|a complete slaughter
|the game was a slaughter
|political slaughter
|a real slaughter
Теми
sports
|competition
|informal
Приклади
- The match turned into a slaughter after halftime.
- It wasn’t a contest at all; it was a slaughter.
- Commentators described the election as a political slaughter for the ruling party.
- Fans left early because the game was such a slaughter.
- The final score, 9–0, shows just what a slaughter it was.
Навчальні приклади
- The game was a slaughter; the score was 8–0.
- It was a complete slaughter, and our team lost badly.
- The election was a slaughter for the small party.
- Everyone stopped watching because the match was a slaughter.
- The test was a slaughter; many students failed.
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slaughter
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slaughter (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (slaughter)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: slaughter
- Plural: slaughter, slaughters
Verb
- Base: slaughter
- 3rd Person Singular: slaughters
- Present Participle: slaughtering
- Past: slaughtered
Споріднені слова
Forms
slaughters
noun
slaughtering
verb
slaughtered
verb
Related words
slaughterhouse
noun
Advanced or less common
slaughterer
noun
Вирази
like lambs to the slaughter
1/lˈaɪk lˈæmz tə ðə slˈɔtɚ/
idiom
literary
go into danger without knowing
To go into a very dangerous or bad situation without understanding the danger, and without trying to fight or stop it.
Приклади
- The young soldiers went off to war like lambs to the slaughter, not knowing what awaited them.
- Fans walked into the stadium like lambs to the slaughter, unaware their team was about to be crushed.
- She followed his plan like a lamb to the slaughter, trusting him completely.