slay meaning

UK /sleɪ/ US /sleɪ/ 1 syllable

slay (verb): kill intentionally and with premeditation.

Definition of slay

  1. kill intentionally and with premeditation
    • The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered

    Synonyms: murder, hit, dispatch, bump off, off, polish off, remove

    Type of: kill

    Kinds: burke, execute

    Related forms: slayer, slaying

How to pronounce slay

slay is pronounced /sleɪ/ in British English and /sleɪ/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with slay

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SL · words ending in AY · 4-letter words

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