1. a person who slaughters animals or prepares meat for sale; a butcher
2. a person who kills or injures others in a cruel or violent manner
Usage: often used figuratively or in historical contexts

Examples

• The butcherer at the market prepared fresh cuts of beef every morning.
• The general was condemned as a butcherer for his brutal treatment of civilians.
• In medieval times, the butcherer's shop was a common fixture in town squares.
• The documentary described the warlord as a butcherer of innocent people.
• The skilled butcherer knew exactly how to portion each animal efficiently.