Synonyms for

Slaughtering

Verb / ˈslɔ:tɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for slaughtering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of killing animals for food.

Synonyms & similar words

slaughter massacre mowdown butcher butchering killing slaught massacre extermination annihilation carnage murder execution assassination elimination holocaust bloodbath death destruction liquidation eradication extinction eliminating eliminating

Example sentences

  1. The slaughtering of pigs takes place every Saturday at the local butcher.
  2. The slaughtering of innocent animals for food is a cruel practice.
  3. The sound of the slaughtering machinery was deafening.
  4. The slaughtering of elephants for their tusks is illegal in many countries.
  5. The slaughtering of chickens is a necessary part of the poultry industry.

Quotes

  • The slaughtering of animals is a necessary evil in our society.
  • I cannot stand the sight of the slaughtering of animals for human consumption.
  • The slaughtering of animals is a barbaric practice that needs to stop.

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