abattre

Definitions of abattre
  1. verb
    kill (animals) usually for food consumption
    synonyms: massacrer
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    type of:
    tuer
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  2. verb
    cause to come or go down
    synonyms: renverser
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    type of:
    frapper
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  3. verb
    cut down
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    type of:
    couper
    cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
  4. verb
    cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
    synonyms: couper
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    type of:
    couper
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  5. verb
    cut with a blade or mower
    synonyms: couper
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    type of:
    couper
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  6. verb
    cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
    synonyms: couper
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    type of:
    couper
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  7. verb
    cause to fall or collapse
    synonyms: démolir
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    type of:
    casser, détruire
    ruin completely
  8. verb
    capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    synonyms: attraper, capturer
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    types:
    chasser
    pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
    appâter, capturer, piéger
    catch in or as if in a trap
    braconner
    hunt illegally
    type of:
    acquérir, obtenir
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  9. verb
    strike down or shoot down
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    type of:
    battre
    hit with a missile from a weapon
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