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Definition of slaying

slaying

/ˈsleɪ.ɪŋ/
slay · ing
Plural:slayings
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• noun

1

An act or instance of killing someone or something violently; a homicide or murder.

Example

"Local detectives are continuing to investigate the unsolved slaying that occurred in the downtown district last winter."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for slaying

• Nearby Words

slaw
slay
slayer
slaying
sleaze
sleazebag
sleazeball

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English verb 'slean' (meaning to strike, smite, or kill), combined with the verbal noun suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slaying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slaying
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