slaughter
verbformal/ʃɐ.si.ˈnaɾ/low
cha·ci·nar
Definition
To kill a large number of people, especially in a cruel and indiscriminate manner.
The invading army slaughtered the villagers.
Historical accounts describe how the troops slaughtered the prisoners.
Common collocations
to slaughter populationsto slaughter civiliansto slaughter brutally
Etymology
Do francês 'charcuter' (talhar carne) ou do espanhol 'chacinero' (açougueiro).