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
