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slaughtered

 

[ ˈslɔːtərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

The term 'slaughtered' refers to the past tense of 'slaughter,' which means to kill animals for food. In a broader sense, it can also describe the act of killing someone in a brutal or violent manner. This term is often used in contexts related to farming, hunting, and even in discussions about violence in society. It can evoke strong emotions due to the graphic nature of the act it describes.

Synonyms

butchered, executed, massacred

Examples of usage

  • The farmer slaughtered the livestock for the market.
  • During the war, many innocents were slaughtered.
  • The hunters slaughtered the deer after a long chase.

Translations

Translations of the word "slaughtered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abatido

🇮🇳 काट दिया गया

🇩🇪 geschlachtet

🇮🇩 disembelih

🇺🇦 поприщений

🇵🇱 ubity

🇯🇵 屠殺された

🇫🇷 abattu

🇪🇸 sacrificado

🇹🇷 katledilmiş

🇰🇷 도살된

🇸🇦 ذُبِحَ

🇨🇿 zabitý

🇸🇰 zabitý

🇨🇳 被屠杀

🇸🇮 poklan

🇮🇸 slátraður

🇰🇿 сойылған

🇬🇪 მოწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 qətlə yetirilmiş

🇲🇽 sacrificado

Etymology

The word 'slaughter' originates from the Old English term 'slihtan', related to the concept of 'slaying.' It has Germanic roots, and similar terms are found in Old Norse ('slá') and Dutch ('slachten'). The early usage of the term predominantly referred to the killing of animals for food, emphasizing the practice in agricultural societies where food sources depended on livestock. Over time, the word has also been used in a more violent and non-agricultural context, including warfare and murder, highlighting its evolution in language. The suffix '-ed' added to the base form acts as a marker for the past tense. This composite nature of the language reflects a cultural attitude towards animal husbandry and the darker aspects of human conflict.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,532, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.