Word
butchering
Phoneticsbutcher·ing
US/ˈbʊtʃɝɪŋ/
UK/bˈʊtʃəɹɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. killing animals to get meat, or ruining something by doing it very badly.
n. slaughter of animals for meat, extended to clumsy or brutal mishandling that ruins a task or performance.
Examples
“The butchering of the meat happens early each morning.”
“The local shop is famous for the careful butchering of beef and lamb.”
“Critics described the revival's butchering of the classic play as a loss for the whole season.”
Examples
simple
“The butchering of the meat happens early each morning.”
contextual
“The local shop is famous for the careful butchering of beef and lamb.”
complex
“Critics described the revival's butchering of the classic play as a loss for the whole season.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “butchering” in context.
Verb
01. ban butchering
“The city voted to ban the butchering of animals in markets.”
verb + noun
02. butchering continues
“Despite protests, the butchering of seals continues every spring.”
noun + verb
03. butchering shocks
“The video of the butchering shocks everyone who watches it.”
noun + verb
04. condemn butchering
“Animal rights groups condemned the butchering of whales.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. brutal butchering
“Reporters documented the brutal butchering of villagers during the conflict.”
adj + noun
06. illegal butchering
“Police closed the farm after discovering illegal butchering of horses.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. act of butchering
“The act of butchering animals requires skill and care.”
noun + prep + noun
08. ban on butchering
“There is a strict ban on the butchering of cattle in this state.”
noun + prep + noun
09. accused of butchering the song
“Critics accused the band of butchering the song on live TV.”
10. ban on backyard butchering
“The council introduced a ban on backyard butchering for health reasons.”
11. clumsy butchering of the role
“His clumsy butchering of the role ruined the whole play.”
12. condemn the inhumane butchering
“We must condemn the inhumane butchering of stray dogs.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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