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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

slaughterous

/ˈslɔːtərəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does slaughterous mean?

adjective

Causing or involving the killing of large numbers of people or animals; extremely cruel or brutal.

Example

"The slaughterous conditions in the factory farm sparked outrage among animal welfare activists."

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