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slaughterous

UK
/ˈslɔːtərəs/
US
/ˈslɔt̬ərəs/

Translations

slaughterousadjective
more slaughterous
Comp.
most slaughterous
Super.
UK
/ˈslɔːtərəs/
US
/ˈslɔt̬ərəs/
sanguinaireQui est porté au meurtre; sanguin, cruel.
The tyrant's slaughterous ambitions terrified his subjects.
Les ambitions sanguinaires du tyran terrifiaient ses sujets.
sanglantQui se caractérise par de nombreux massacres ou effusions de sang.
The battle was a slaughterous affair, leaving the field littered with the fallen.
La bataille fut une affaire sanglante, laissant le champ couvert de morts.
Synonyms
bloody
ferocious
violent
murderous
sanguinary

Definitions

slaughterousadjective
Characterized by or involving great bloodshed or killing.
The battle was a slaughterous affair, leaving the field littered with the fallen.
Disposed to killing; murderous or bloodthirsty.
The tyrant's slaughterous ambitions terrified his subjects.
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