slaying
nounDivide slaying into syllables:
slay · ing
How to pronounce slaying:
Definition of slaying:
- slaying (noun):
- slaughter
- the act of killing a person killing, murder
- unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being.
Synonyms for slaying:
killingbloodshedbloodeliminationmurderhitcarnagemassacrehomicideliquidationShow 5 more
Antonyms for slaying:
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