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slaying

UK
/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

slayingnoun
slayings
pl
UK
/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/
The detective was called to investigate the mysterious slaying in the quiet neighborhood.
Le détective a été appelé pour enquêter sur le meurtre mystérieux dans le quartier calme.
Additional translations
assassinatSurtout lorsque le meurtre est prémédité ou commis de façon violente; registre plus précis.
Synonyms
dispatch
killing
murder
execution
assassination
slayinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/
Participial adjective derived from the verb "slay"; used attributively (e.g., "a slaying weapon") or figuratively in slang ("You look slaying").
mortelSens littéral : qui cause la mort.
The hero struck a slaying blow to the beast.
Le héros porta un coup mortel à la bête.
Additional translations
canonFamilier : très impressionnant, très séduisant ou très stylé.
slayverb

slaying

Gerund

slew
Past Simple
slain
Past Participle
slaying
Gerund
UK
/sleɪ/
US
/sleɪ/
The knight vowed to slay the dragon that terrorized the village.
Le chevalier jura de tuer le dragon qui terrorisait le village.
déchirerSens familier : réussir de façon impressionnante, être exceptionnel.
Her performance on stage slayed the entire audience.
Sa performance sur scène a déchiré tout le public.
Additional translations
massacrerSoutenu ou plus expressif ; implique une mise à mort violente.
Synonyms
murder
eliminate
dispatch
annihilate
destroy
assassinate
execute
kill
Antonyms
protect
save

Definitions

slayingnoun
The act of killing someone or something, especially in a violent way.
The detective was called to investigate the mysterious slaying in the quiet neighborhood.
slayinggerund / present participle
Causing death or designed to kill; deadly or lethal (literally), or extremely impressive or stylish (slang).
The hero struck a slaying blow to the beast.
slayverb
To kill or destroy in a violent way.
The knight vowed to slay the dragon that terrorized the village.
(slang) To impress or amaze someone greatly, especially by being stylish, confident, or exceptionally good at something.
Her performance on stage slayed the entire audience.
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