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slay

verb

kill intentionally and with premeditation

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

sleɪ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. kill intentionally and with premeditation

    “The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”

verb

  1. to succeed greatly

verb

  1. be excellent or outstanding

    “{'source': 'How I Met Your Mother! - The Duel (2005)', 'text': "I'm enjoying this. I know. This rules!"}”

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Example Sentences

The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered
{'source': 'How I Met Your Mother! - The Duel (2005)', 'text': "I'm enjoying this. I know. This rules!"}
{'source': 'http://blastr.com/2012/10/x-of-the-most-convoluted.php', 'text': 'It rocks, but it can get a little dense.'}
{'source': 'iZombie - Brainless in Seattle, Part 1 (2018)', 'text': 'A shot of tequila and then turn up the song, it kicks ass'}
{'source': 'Huffington Post 17-02-06', 'text': 'To say Ben slays in these photos is an understatement'}

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