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slay

The correct spelling is slay.

How to pronounce slay

/sleɪ/
verb

IPA: /sleɪ/

Say it like: Slaee

The correct spelling is slay. To kill, murder. For example: "Our foes must all be slain."

Usage Examples

Our foes must all be slain.

You must slay these thoughts.

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To kill, murder.
  2. 2.To eradicate or stamp out.
  3. 3.(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
  4. 4.To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
  5. 5.To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).

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