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slaying

/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/

slayingnoun

slayings

/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

meurtre

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

slayinggerund / present participle

/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/

Participial adjective derived from the verb "slay"; used attributively (e.g., "a slaying weapon") or figuratively in slang ("You look slaying").

Translations

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.

Definitions

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

slaying

ing-form

slew

Past Simple

slain

Past Participle

slaying

ing-form

/sleɪ/

Translations

tuer

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

slaynoun

Definitions

(slang) Something or someone that is extremely impressive, stylish, or successful.

Her red-carpet outfit was a total slay.

slayadjective

Definitions

(slang) Extremely impressive, stylish, or excellent.

Her look was slay.

slayinterjection

Definitions

(slang) An exclamation expressing strong approval, admiration, or encouragement.

Slay! That outfit is incredible.