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Definition of Slay
1. Verb. Kill intentionally and with premeditation. "Sam cannot slay Sue "; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
Exact synonyms: Bump Off, Dispatch, Hit, Murder, Off, Polish Off, Remove
Generic synonyms: Kill
Specialized synonyms: Burke, Execute
Derivative terms: Dispatch, Hit, Murder, Murderer, Slayer, Slaying
Generic synonyms: Kill
Specialized synonyms: Burke, Execute
Derivative terms: Dispatch, Hit, Murder, Murderer, Slayer, Slaying
Definition of Slay
1. v. t. To put to death with a weapon, or by violence; hence, to kill; to put an end to; to destroy.
Definition of Slay
1. Verb. (context: now literary) To kill, murder. ¹
2. Verb. (literary) To eradicate or stamp out. ¹
3. Verb. (by extension colloquial) To defeat, overcome. ¹
4. Verb. (slang) To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Slay
1. to kill violently [v SLEW or SLAYED, SLAIN, SLAYING, SLAYS] : SLAYABLE [adj]
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