Synonyms for

Slayer

Verb / ˈsleɪɜ: / Another word for slayer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

someone who kills a person or an animal in a violent way

Synonyms & similar words

killer killer assassin murderer homicide executioner hitman butcher exterminator massacre annihilator destroyer eradicator liquidator terminator saboteur eliminator thug gunman gunfighter soldier

Synonyms by register

Formal

annihilator destroyer exterminator eliminator

Informal

killer butcher whacker

Literary

bane scourge ravager

Antonyms

creator builder protector savior rescuer defender preserver

Common collocations

  • demon slayer
  • dragon slayer
  • vampire slayer
  • serial slayer
  • legendary slayer
  • fearless slayer
  • successful slayer

Word family

noun slayer
verb slay

Usage note

While 'slayer' can refer to someone who kills, it often carries connotations of heroic or mythical combat, particularly in fantasy contexts. It can also be used informally to describe someone who is exceptionally good at something.

Example sentences

  1. The slayer hunted the deer in the forest.
  2. The slayer killed the vampire with a stake.
  3. The slayer defeated the monster with his magic wand.
  4. The slayer avenged the death of his friend.
  5. The slayer protected the village from the dragon's attack.

Quotes

  • I am the slayer of dragons and the destroyer of evil.
  • The slayer's sword was stained with the blood of his enemies.
  • The slayer's mission was to protect the innocent.

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