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slayer

[sley-er] / ˈsleɪ ər /
NOUN
murderer
Synonyms
STRONG
assassin butcher criminal cutthroat enforcer executioner homicide killer manslayer murderess perpetrator slaughterer triggerman
WEAK
hit person hit-and-run manslaughterer massacrer trigger person

Example Sentences

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The first time “Buffy” ended, Gellar attempted to shake off the slayer with a slew of fascinating, genuinely provocative roles that utilized her skillset.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who was set to lead the show as a supernatural slayer opposite Gellar, lamented the cancellation on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Saint George is widely known as Christianity's most famous dragon slayer and is commonly depicted as a warrior holding a lance.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

These rules, known as slayer rules, have a long history in the United States.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

The King- slayer, alive and free, was as dangerous as any man in the realm.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin