Slain

Pronunciation: /ˈsleɪ/

Slain (verb)

  1. To kill someone or something in a violent way.
  2. To impress or entertain someone a lot.
  3. To perform very well or excellently.

Examples

  • The knight vowed to slay the dragon.
  • Hunters used to slay wild animals for food.

Common collocations: slay a dragon, slay the enemy, slay the audience, slay with humor, slay on stage

Synonyms of Slain

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slain

  • in the context of preserving life
  • in the context of preventing harm