Synonyms & related words for butcher

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of butcher — including slaughterer, fishmonger, greengrocer, grocer, poulterer, groceryman. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to butcher

Explore words related to butcher — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include meatman, butchery, slaughterhouse, abattoir, slaughtering, slaughters, slaughtered, flesher. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for butcher

Common synonyms for butcher include slaughterer, fishmonger, greengrocer, grocer, poulterer, groceryman, killer, murderer — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does butcher come from?

The word butcher breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root butch-, from Old French boc (“he-goat”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.