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English verb: slay

1. slay (social) kill intentionally and with premeditation


SamplesThe mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered.


ExamplesSam cannot slay Sue


Synonymsbump off, dispatch, hit, murder, off, polish off, remove


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)kill


Narrower (hyponym)burke, execute









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