slay
/sleɪ/
verb
- To kill in a violent way.
- In the old story, the hero slays the monster with a magic sword.
- The hunter slayed a deer for food.
- The knight slayed the dragon to save the village.
- To impress or amuse someone very much; to perform exceptionally well (informal, modern slang).
- That comedian slayed the crowd with his jokes.
- Her performance at the talent show totally slayed the audience.
- She slayed her presentation and got a standing ovation.
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