slay monster

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Used to describe killing a mythical or fearsome creature.

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Examples (10)

  • The knight was tasked to slay the fearsome monster that terrorized the village.
  • Legends tell of a hero who dared to slay the dragon, a monstrous beast.
  • In the ancient myth, the gods sent a champion to slay the sea monster.
  • Many a brave warrior has tried, but few have succeeded in their quest to slay the beast.
  • The video game allowed players to slay various mythical monsters to gain experience.
  • She felt like she had to slay her own inner monster to overcome her fears.
  • The epic poem recounts the tale of how Perseus managed to slay Medusa, a terrifying monster.
  • The prophecy foretold that only a true hero could slay the shadow monster.
  • Children often imagine themselves as brave knights ready to slay any imaginary monster.
  • The creature was so large and dangerous that it took an entire army to slay the colossal monster.