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Meaning of slay
The primary meaning of the word "slay" is to kill or defeat someone or something.
Etymology of slay
The word "slay" originates from Old English "slēan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "slay"
The Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "slahan", which is also the source of the Modern German word "schlagen"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to kill" or "to strike down"
Synonyms
annihilate
destroy
kill
murder
assassinate
eliminate
eradicate
extinguish
slaughter
butcher
massacre
decimate
devastate
ravage
demolish
raze
pulverize
crush
overpower
overwhelm
conquer
defeat
vanquish
triumph
prevail
dominate
subdue
subjugate
oppress
tyrannize
persecute
torment
torture
maim
injure
harm
wound
hurt
damage
impair
mar
spoil
ruin
destroy
demolish
dismantle
Definitions
- To kill someone or something, typically in a violent or sudden way
- * To defeat or overcome someone or something decisively
- * To impress or amaze someone very much, often used in an informal or ironic way
Usage Examples
- The dragon was slain by the brave knight
- * The team slayed their opponents in the championship game
- * Her performance slayed the audience, earning her a standing ovation