Slay
verb
To kill someone or something.
The dragon was slayed by the knight.
Often appears as...
- slay the dragon
- slay the enemy
verb
To greatly impress or amuse someone.
Her performance really slayed the crowd.
Often appears as...
- slay the audience
- slay the crowd
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
verb
To defeat someone in a game or other competitive situation.
I slayed my opponent in the chess match.
Often appears as...
- slay the opponent
- slay the competition
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To kill someone or something.
The dragon was slayed by the knight.
Often appears as...
- slay the dragon
- slay the enemy
verb
To greatly impress or amuse someone.
Her performance really slayed the crowd.
Often appears as...
- slay the audience
- slay the crowd
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
verb
To defeat someone in a game or other competitive situation.
I slayed my opponent in the chess match.
Often appears as...
- slay the opponent
- slay the competition
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Tales
Slay often appears in stories with knights, battles, or mythical creatures.
In legends, heroes slay monsters to save kingdoms.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for People
Using 'slay' for real-life violence is outdated and insensitive.
In news, use 'kill' not 'slay' for crime reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Slay means to kill in a forceful, violent manner.
The fantasy novel described how the warrior slayed the ogre.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Tales
Slay often appears in stories with knights, battles, or mythical creatures.
In legends, heroes slay monsters to save kingdoms.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for People
Using 'slay' for real-life violence is outdated and insensitive.
In news, use 'kill' not 'slay' for crime reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Slay means to kill in a forceful, violent manner.
The fantasy novel described how the warrior slayed the ogre.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Tales
Slay often appears in stories with knights, battles, or mythical creatures.
In legends, heroes slay monsters to save kingdoms.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for People
Using 'slay' for real-life violence is outdated and insensitive.
In news, use 'kill' not 'slay' for crime reports.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Use
Slay means to kill in a forceful, violent manner.
The fantasy novel described how the warrior slayed the ogre.
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The game that can give...
that when we play a game -- and this is in the scientific literature -- we tackle tough challenges with more creativity, more determination, more optimism, and we're more likely to reach out to others for help. I wanted to bring these gamer traits to my real-life challenge, so I created a role-playing recovery game called Jane the Concussion Slayer.
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The myth of Gawain and...
Gawain allowed one kiss— which he then passed on to her husband in exchange for a slain dear. The next day, Gawain allowed two kisses, which he gave to the lord for a dead boar. But on the third day, the lady offered more than just three kisses.
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What makes a hero? -...
because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone, have an experience that transforms you, and then you recover and do it again. You don't literally slay dragons or fight Voldemort,
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A host of heroes - April...
There are different heroes for different situations. Sometimes we need the strong warrior to slay the evils of the world. At other times, we need a common person who becomes great so that they can inspire us all to be better.
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What to do if you see a...
to three kindergartens and the world's northernmost school if you want to go grocery shopping you're gonna have to pass our terrifying stuff polar bear with the Norwegian flag Oh longer being is home to a lot of slay
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Winston Groom: The...
up with deep ravines and swamps and patched with deadly open farm fields and slain bodies piled high upon each other everywhere the sights and the smells of blood and death mixed with the pungent
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For Fallen Soldiers PIPE...
slay their life serving this nation all branches all those have made the ultimate sacrifice those are still recovering trying to get back to active duty these things we do but others may live
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Who owns your view? PIPE...
slew Abel you know what happens when you have good ideas and she said this is incredible we have to do this I swear nearly asked if she was mad the residence and we're doing it
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The Norse myth that...
He finally enlisted the help of his loyal foster son, a warrior named Sigurd, to slay the monster his brother had become. Sigurd did as instructed.
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The legend of Annapurna,...
Lord Shiva— primordial destroyer of evil, slayer of demons, protector, and omniscient observer of the universe— was testing his wife’s patience.
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The game that can give...
that when we play a game -- and this is in the scientific literature -- we tackle tough challenges with more creativity, more determination, more optimism, and we're more likely to reach out to others for help. I wanted to bring these gamer traits to my real-life challenge, so I created a role-playing recovery game called Jane the Concussion Slayer.
Video examples
The myth of Gawain and...
Gawain allowed one kiss— which he then passed on to her husband in exchange for a slain dear. The next day, Gawain allowed two kisses, which he gave to the lord for a dead boar. But on the third day, the lady offered more than just three kisses.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone, have an experience that transforms you, and then you recover and do it again. You don't literally slay dragons or fight Voldemort,
Video examples
A host of heroes - April...
There are different heroes for different situations. Sometimes we need the strong warrior to slay the evils of the world. At other times, we need a common person who becomes great so that they can inspire us all to be better.
Video examples
What to do if you see a...
to three kindergartens and the world's northernmost school if you want to go grocery shopping you're gonna have to pass our terrifying stuff polar bear with the Norwegian flag Oh longer being is home to a lot of slay
Video examples
Winston Groom: The...
up with deep ravines and swamps and patched with deadly open farm fields and slain bodies piled high upon each other everywhere the sights and the smells of blood and death mixed with the pungent
Video examples
For Fallen Soldiers PIPE...
slay their life serving this nation all branches all those have made the ultimate sacrifice those are still recovering trying to get back to active duty these things we do but others may live
Video examples
Who owns your view? PIPE...
slew Abel you know what happens when you have good ideas and she said this is incredible we have to do this I swear nearly asked if she was mad the residence and we're doing it
Video examples
The Norse myth that...
He finally enlisted the help of his loyal foster son, a warrior named Sigurd, to slay the monster his brother had become. Sigurd did as instructed.
Video examples
The legend of Annapurna,...
Lord Shiva— primordial destroyer of evil, slayer of demons, protector, and omniscient observer of the universe— was testing his wife’s patience.
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Chloe Sevigny
American Actress
After having done this whole slew of press for 'Big Love', now I'll have anxiety dreams for like a week and a half about all the stupid things I said. I can't even imagine being in front of the cameras all the time. I had a weird dream the other night that I was on 'Jersey Shore.
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Isaac Wright Jr.
I went to law school for one reason and one reason only. To slay giants for a price. And if the giant is big enough and the cause is important enough, I'll do it for free, especially when it involves helping those who cannot help themselves.
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Sitting Bull
Statesman
When I was a boy, the Sioux owned the world. The sun rose and set on their land; they sent ten thousand men to battle. Where are the warriors today? Who slew them? Where are our lands? Who owns them?
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Jacqueline Novogratz
American Businesswoman
Monsters will always exist. There's one inside each of us. But an angel lives there, too. There is no more important agenda than figuring out how to slay one and nurture the other.
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Marie de France
French Poet
If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain!
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Henrik Ibsen
Norwegian Poet
The man whom God wills to slay in the struggle of life - he first individualizes.
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Daniel Woodrell
American Writer
When poetry is on the money, 12 words can slay you. I admire that greatly.
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Marilu Henner
American Actress
Stress is an important dragon to slay - or at least tame - in your life.
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Andrew Lincoln
English Actor
My No. 1 responsibility when I'm not slaying zombies is being a parent.
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Beilby Porteus
British Clergyman
War its thousands slays, Peace its ten thousands.
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Chloe Sevigny
American Actress
After having done this whole slew of press for 'Big Love', now I'll have anxiety dreams for like a week and a half about all the stupid things I said. I can't even imagine being in front of the cameras all the time. I had a weird dream the other night that I was on 'Jersey Shore.
Quote examples
Isaac Wright Jr.
I went to law school for one reason and one reason only. To slay giants for a price. And if the giant is big enough and the cause is important enough, I'll do it for free, especially when it involves helping those who cannot help themselves.
Quote examples
Sitting Bull
Statesman
When I was a boy, the Sioux owned the world. The sun rose and set on their land; they sent ten thousand men to battle. Where are the warriors today? Who slew them? Where are our lands? Who owns them?
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Jacqueline Novogratz
American Businesswoman
Monsters will always exist. There's one inside each of us. But an angel lives there, too. There is no more important agenda than figuring out how to slay one and nurture the other.
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Marie de France
French Poet
If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain!
Quote examples
Henrik Ibsen
Norwegian Poet
The man whom God wills to slay in the struggle of life - he first individualizes.
Quote examples
Daniel Woodrell
American Writer
When poetry is on the money, 12 words can slay you. I admire that greatly.
Quote examples
Marilu Henner
American Actress
Stress is an important dragon to slay - or at least tame - in your life.
Quote examples
Andrew Lincoln
English Actor
My No. 1 responsibility when I'm not slaying zombies is being a parent.
Quote examples
Beilby Porteus
British Clergyman
War its thousands slays, Peace its ten thousands.
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