Vocabulary
Butchery
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a slaughterhouse.
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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It is clear that the US-Israeli aggression was a failure, and only added to the miseries of ordinary citizens, further destabilising the region.Meanwhile, Israel has dangerously doubled down on its butchery in Lebanon.
Dawn Editorials —
Calm, for now
— 2026-04-09
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Yet after the Florida meeting, there seem to be strong chances of Israel resuming its butchery in Gaza unless there is a complete surrender by Hamas.
Dawn Editorials —
Florida meeting
— 2025-12-31
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Until credible steps are taken to stop the butchery in Gaza and make Israel commit to the two-state solution, recognition and statements of condemnation will not amount to much.
Dawn Editorials —
Belated recognition
— 2025-09-23
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Yet it will be a massive disappointment if the global elite continue to simply offer their condolences to the besieged people of Gaza, instead of coming up with solid plans to end Israel`s butchery.
Dawn Editorials —
No more inaction
— 2025-09-22
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Only an actionable plan to stop Israel`s butchery can work.
Dawn Editorials —
No more inaction
— 2025-09-22
Synonyms
abattoir, slaughterhouse, knacker’s yard, shambles, butcher-row
Antonyms
ace, adept, crackerjack
Curator example
plural noun: butcheries
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