slaughter

• Substantiv, das das Töten von Tieren zur Nahrungsgewinnung, ein grausames und massenhaftes Töten von Menschen oder eine vernichtende Niederlage bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the killing of animals for food, or the violent and excessive killing of many people, or a sound defeat.

unzählbar

1. Killing of animals for foodB1formal

   The act of killing animals, typically for human consumption.

   Schlachten

   • The slaughter of cattle is regulated by strict laws.
   • Modern slaughterhouses aim to make the slaughter process as humane as possible.
   • The farmer prepared the animals for slaughter.

   Synonymebutcheringbutcherykilling

2. Sound defeatB2informalsport

   A decisive and overwhelming defeat, especially in a sports match or competition.

   Klatsche

   • The home team suffered a complete slaughter, losing 10-0.
   • It was a slaughter in the final game; the champions were utterly outclassed.
   • The debate turned into a slaughter for the unprepared candidate.

   Synonymeannihilationbeatingdemolitiondrubbinghammeringroutthrashingtrouncingwallopingwhipping

   Antonymetriumphvictorywin

3. Mass killing of peopleB2formal

   The savage and excessive killing of a large number of people, often in a violent or cruel manner.

   Massaker

   • The historical account describes the slaughter of innocent civilians during the war.
   • The massacre was one of the worst slaughters in modern history.
   • They fled the city to escape the slaughter.

   Synonymeannihilationbloodbathbutcherycarnageexterminationgenocidemass murdermassacrepogrom

• Verb, das das Töten von Tieren zum Zwecke der Nahrungsgewinnung bezeichnet oder die grausame und gewaltsame Tötung von Menschen.

A verb used to indicate the act of killing animals for food, or killing people in a violent and cruel manner.

1. Kill animals for foodB2formal

   To kill animals, typically for human consumption.

   Schlachten

   • The farmer slaughters pigs for the local market.
   • They slaughter cattle in a humane way.
   • The process of slaughtering chickens is strictly regulated.

   Synonymebutchercullkill

2. Mass killing of peopleB2formal

   To kill a large number of people in a violent and indiscriminate manner.

   Massenmord an Menschen

   • The invading army slaughtered thousands of innocent civilians.
   • The massacre saw the slaughter of entire villages.
   • History records the brutal slaughter of prisoners of war.

   Synonymeannihilatebutchercarnagedecimateexterminatemassacrepogrom