Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slay
verb
/sleɪ/
Definition
To kill or destroy in a violent manner.
Examples
- The hero vowed to slay the dragon that terrorized the village.
- In a surprising twist, the knight was able to slay the beast with a single blow.
- She slayed her performance at the concert, leaving the audience in awe.
Meaning
Slay often refers to the act of killing something or someone, usually associated with a heroic or dramatic context.
Synonyms
- kill
- execute
- annihilate
- destroy
- eradicate
