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Meaning of catslaughter | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The killing of a cat, the slaughter of cats.

uncountable

Equivalents

Español felicidio
Français félicide
Nederlands katmoord

Examples

“After a long and patient investigation of facts, the Coroner returned a verdict of wilful catslaughter against a party or parties unknown.”
“Bill intends to file a charge of "catslaughter" against the villian when caught.”
“'... And then he committed — catslaughter.' Caleb, although sensible that his leg had been pulled, roared with laughter.”
“Had Barkley done in the Topeka cat, it may have been manslaughter, or catslaughter, I guess, but not murder.”
“The woman was suing the fire service for catslaughter.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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