slayer

American  

[sley-er] / ˈsleɪ ər /

noun

1. a person who kills another person or creature, usually violently, or who destroys something.

   In the movie, the prince is a dragon slayer on a mission to kill the dragon responsible for corrupting the heart of the king.

   In Hindu legend, the goddess Kalaratri is worshiped as the slayer of darkness and ignorance.

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Etymology

Origin of slayer

slay ( def. ) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

All states have some form of a slayer rule that prevents killers from inheriting from their victims.

From Salon

She developed a reputation as a giant slayer by outcompeting market-leader Intel a decade ago to take the lead in producing central processing units, or CPUs, for personal computers and data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tanjiro is then sent to train to become a demon slayer, so he can begin his quest to find a way to turn his sister back into a human.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s satisfying to imagine that somewhere in the wilderness, a Goliath slayer is waiting for the right time to strike.

From Salon

Sarah Michelle Gellar, the series’ titular supernatural slayer, confirmed reports this week that a reboot of the beloved series is in the works more than 20 years since its finale.

From Los Angeles Times