slay
verb (used with object)
to kill by violence.
Example Sentences
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He has won every election by a landslide, slayed the dragons, corraled the wild beasts and brought peace, tranquility and a great economy to his kingdom.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Moderates are taking the proposal in stride, declaring victory after having slayed the sort of overhauls that Roy and others were pushing for.
From Slate ● May 13, 2025
"We literally ran from the Radisson Red, there were no soundchecks and Daniel went on and just absolutely slayed the audience. He was just sensational," he said.
From BBC ● May 6, 2024
The pop-punk giants, who slayed that very stadium two years ago, will return Sept. 23, 2024, with similarly big-time supporting acts in ’90s alt-rock greats The Smashing Pumpkins and ’90s pop-punk staples Rancid.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
The king promised a princess’s hand in marriage to whoever slayed the dragon.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
