slaying
🇺🇸
/ˈsleɪɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsleɪɪŋ/
noun
R
The act of killing someone or something, often in a battle or conflict.
In the story, the hero's slaying of the dragon was celebrated by all.
R
The act of murdering someone.
The news of the slaying shocked the community.
translation
The act of killing someone or something, often in a battle or conflict.; The act of murdering someone.
Word Forms
Plural
slayings