Pronunciation: /sleɪɪŋ/
noun the act of killing someone in a violent way
A1 The knight went on a dragon slaying quest.
A2 She was known for her slaying skills in the video game.
B1 The detective was praised for her slaying of the serial killer.
B2 The warrior's slaying of the enemy leader changed the course of the war.
C1 The artist's slaying of societal norms through her work was groundbreaking.
C2 The politician's slaying of corruption in the government was a turning point in history.
verb present participle of slay, meaning to kill in a violent way
A1 The knight is slaying the dragon.
A2 The superhero is slaying the villains in the city.
B1 The skilled assassin is slaying his targets with precision.
B2 The warrior is slaying his enemies in the epic battle.
C1 The master swordsman is slaying multiple opponents effortlessly.
C2 The legendary warrior is known for slaying mythical creatures.
formal The detective was praised for his role in solving the slaying of the prominent businessman.
informal Did you hear about the slaying that happened downtown last night?
slang That new action movie is all about slaying bad guys left and right.
figurative Her powerful speech was like a slaying of outdated beliefs and prejudices.
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