Synonyms of slain

Noun


1. slain, dead

usage: people who have been slain (as in battle)

Verb


1. murder, slay, hit, dispatch, bump off, off, polish off, remove, kill

usage: kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"

Adjective


1. slain, dead (vs. alive)

usage: killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in "slain warriors"; "a picture of St. George and the slain dragon"

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Definition and meaning of slain (Dictionary)