Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slain

Verb
/sleɪn/
Definition
The past participle of ‘slay’, meaning to kill or destroy someone or something, often used in a dramatic or violent context.
Examples
  • In the legend, the hero had slain a dragon to save the kingdom.
  • The soldier was honored for having slain many enemies in battle.
Meaning
To have killed someone in a violent manner.
Synonyms
  • killed
  • murdered
  • destroyed
  • terminated
  • vanquished