slaying

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Definition

Noun: 1. The unlawful, premeditated killing of one human being by another: This term refers specifically to the act of murder, emphasizing its intentional and criminal nature. It is a formal or literary synonym for "murder."

Usage

The word "slaying" is used as a countable noun to describe an instance of murder. It often carries a dramatic or sensational connotation and is frequently found in news reports, crime fiction, and historical narratives. - The police are investigating the brutal slaying that occurred last night. - The novel's plot revolves around the mysterious slaying of a wealthy businessman.

Advanced Usage
  • "Slaying" can sometimes be used in a broader, more figurative sense to mean a decisive defeat or overwhelming success, though this is less common and often informal.
    • Our debate team achieved a total slaying of their opponents in the finals. (Figurative use)
Variants and Related Words
  • Slay (verb): To kill in a violent way.
    • The knight vowed to slay the dragon.
  • Slayer (noun): A person who slays or kills.
    • The vampire slayer is the protagonist of the story.
Synonyms
  • Murder: The unlawful premeditated killing of a person.
  • Homicide: The killing of one person by another (can be lawful or unlawful).
  • Assassination: The murder of a prominent person, often for political reasons.
Antonyms
  • Resuscitation: The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
  • Preservation of life: The act of keeping someone alive.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Slay (informal): To perform or succeed at something exceptionally well.
    • She absolutely slayed her performance on stage last night. (This modern, informal usage is distinct from the noun "slaying" meaning murder.)
Noun
  1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

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