Slain

noun

/sleɪn/

Word Frequency: 3.1

Definitions

1.noun(with "the") Those who have been killed.

2.verbTo kill, murder.

"Our foes must all be slain."

3.verbTo eradicate or stamp out.

"You must slay these thoughts."

4.verb(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).

"1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8."

5.verbTo delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.

"Ha ha! You slay me!"

6.verbTo amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).

7.verbTo have sex with

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