Vocabulary Entry

slain

|verb • noun

verb

past tense of slay; to kill or destroy in a violent manner.

Example Sentences

"The knight slain the dragon in one swift blow."

"The hero was celebrated for having slain many giants."

"In the battle, many were slain for their cause."

noun

Example Sentences

"The slain were honored with a memorial service."

"Her research focused on the slain in historical wars."

"The documentary depicted the atrocities faced by the slain in the conflict."