Associations to the word «Slaying»

Wiktionary

SLAY, verb. (now literary) To kill, murder.
SLAY, verb. (literary) To eradicate or stamp out.
SLAY, verb. (by extension) (colloquial) To defeat, overcome.
SLAY, verb. (slang) To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.

Dictionary definition

SLAY, verb. Kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered".

Wise words

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