Vocabulary Entry

slaying

|verb • noun

verb

To kill someone or something in a violent way.

Example Sentences

"The warrior was slaying dragons to protect the village."

"He was accused of slaying the rival in a duel."

"In the myth, the hero is known for slaying monsters."

noun

Example Sentences

"The slaying of the beast brought peace to the land."

"The movie depicted the slaying of the villain in a dramatic fashion."

"Witnesses reported the slaying as a shocking event."