Slayings Meaning in English
word · lemma: slaying
ˈsɫeɪɪŋz
SLAY-ingz
slˈeɪɪŋz
sl-AY-ingz
Definition
Killings, especially when someone is murdered or killed violently. Used most often for serious, criminal cases.
Usage & Nuances
'Slayings' is formal and mostly used in news, police reports, or legal contexts. It usually refers to criminal or violent deaths, not accidental ones. Similar to 'killings' but often implies murder. Rarely used in daily conversation.
Spanish: asesinatos - homicidiosPortuguese (BR): assassinatosPortuguese (PT): assassinatosChinese (Simplified): 杀戮 - 杀人案Chinese (Traditional): 殺戮 - 殺人案Hindi: हत्याArabic: جرائم القتلBengali: হত্যাকাণ্ডRussian: убийстваJapanese: 殺人事件Vietnamese: vụ giết ngườiKorean: 살인Turkish: cinayetlerUrdu: قتلIndonesian: pembunuhan
Example Sentences
The police are investigating three recent slayings in the city.
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The newspaper reported several slayings last week.
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The slayings shocked the quiet neighborhood.
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Details about the slayings have not been released yet.
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After the slayings, the community demanded more police patrols.
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The documentary explores unsolved slayings from the past decade.
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