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slaying

/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/

slayingnoun

slayings

/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

убийство

The detective was investigating the slaying of the businessman.

Детектив расследовал убийство бизнесмена.

Additional translations

резня

избиение

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").

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

Gerund

slew

Past Simple

slain

Past Participle

slaying

Gerund

/sleɪ/

Translations

убивать

The knight vowed to slay the dragon.

Рыцарь поклялся убить дракона.

поражать

Her performance was so good, it slayed the audience.

Ее выступление было настолько хорошим, что оно поразило зрителей.

Additional translations

сразитьразг., сленг; о выступлении, образе или человеке, который производит сильное впечатление

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.