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Definition of slain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
victimspeople killed in a violent manner
- The memorial honored the slain from the battle.
2.
warpeople who have been killed in battle
- The memorial honors the slain of the war.
Adjective
battle deathkilled, especially in a violent or battle context
- The slain soldiers were honored in a ceremony.
Origin of slain
Old English, slēan (to strike)
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Examples of slain in a sentence
The book tells the stories of the slain in the conflict. A ceremony was held for the slain of the historic battle. The slain were remembered with a solemn tribute. The slain hero was remembered in songs. Families mourned their slain loved ones.
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- French:tués, tué, ...
- German:Opfer, gefallen, ...
- Italian:caduti, caduto, ...
- Spanish:caídos, caído, ...
- Portuguese:mortos, morto, ...
- Chinese:死者, 被杀的, ...
- Japanese:殺された人々, 殺された, ...
- Arabic:مَقْتُول, مَصْرُوع, ...
- Hebrew:הֲרוּגִים, הָרוּג, ...
- Russian:убитые, убитый, ...
- Ukrainian:убиті, вбитий, ...
- Hindi:मृतक, युद्ध में मारे गए, ...
Definition of slay - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
violent killingtr. kill someone or something violentlytr.
- The knight vowed to slay the dragon.
2.
- She slays on the dance floor every time.
3.
- His jokes always slay the audience.
Expressions with slay
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make someone laugh or impress them a lot
That joke will slay me every time!
cause strong laughter or amusement
This joke will slay you with laughter!
defeat a very powerful opponent or challenge
She managed to slay a giant by winning the competition.
confident and fashionable young woman
She walked in like a true slay queen.
Origin of slay
Old English, slēan (to strike)
Examples of slay in a sentence
He was sent to slay the enemy. He slays every time he steps on stage. The chef slays with every dish she creates. The comedian's performance slayed everyone in the room. Her witty remarks slay her friends every time.
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- French:tuer, assurer, ...
- German:töten, begeistern, ...
- Italian:trucidare, eccellere, ...
- Spanish:asesinar, destacar, ...
- Portuguese:matar violentamente, arrasar, ...
- Chinese:杀死, 表现出色, ...
- Japanese:殺す, 圧倒する, ...
- Arabic:قَتَلَ, أَتْقَن, ...
- Hebrew:לִקְטוֹל, לְהַדְהִים, ...
- Russian:убить, восхищать, ...
- Ukrainian:вбити, вражати, ...
- Hindi:मार डालना, धमाल मचाना, ...
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