Butchering is the process of KILLING and preparing animals for consumption. It is a job that has been around for centuries, and is still practiced today. The term 'butchering' can be broken down into four related terms: MASSACRE (8 letters), slaughtering (12 letters), CARNAGE (7 letters), and KILLING (7 letters). MASSACRE refers to the KILLING of a large number of people or animals in a short period of time. Slaughtering is the act of KILLING animals for food or other purposes. CARNAGE is the KILLING of a large number of people or animals in a violent manner. KILLING is the act of taking the life of another living being.