| Verb | 1. | slay - kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly; "This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank"; "The farmer killed a pig for the holidays" burke - murder without leaving a trace on the body execute - murder execution-style; "The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed" | |