slaying
IPA: sɫˈeɪɪŋ
noun
- Killing, especially the murder of a human.
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Examples of "slaying" in Sentences
- Indian rebels recant the brutal slayings.
- The slaying is under investigation by homicide detectives.
- Main slaying character, two sidekicks, one wacky, one smart.
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- I would be taking up a player slot that could be filled by someone who can actually help in slaying the demon.
- Krentz was heard telling his brother “illegal alien” on the radio earlier Saturday, and the area of the slaying is a known smuggling corridor, according to authorities.
- Together they embark on a life of adventure, the Dog Woman proving herself an adept ally for the soon-to-be deposed King, her natural talents for violence and loyalty put to use in slaying many a dissenting voice and in doing her best to alter the course of history.
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