Synonyms of slayer

slayer

noun

as in executioner

Related Words

• executioner
• butcher
• slaughterer
• torpedo
• murderer
• massacrer
• assassin
• murderess
• triggerman
• killer
• hit man
• bravo
• homicide
• cutthroat
• manslayer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slayer

The identity of the unpleasing Lindsay Marriott’s slayer has no pressing interest. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

In 2024, Marvel removed Blade from its 2025 release schedule, which was not a good sign for the future of the vampire slayer’s return to the big screen. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 July 2026

Tyrese Haliburton, the 2024-25 New York Knicks slayer, was forced to sit out this past NBA season following a devastating achilles injury immediately followed by a horrific bout with shingles. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

He was followed by Anthony Stewart Head, who played the slayer's dear mentor, Giles, and passed away in June at 72. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

Don’t let the hypocrite slayer win! — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2026

That generation’s Turbo, however, was a clear step towards where the car was going, thanks to its addition of standard all-wheel-drive—a change that moved the Turbo from the snap-oversteer-prone monster in previous generations to a controllable, all-weather supercar-slayer. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026

Zhao filmed a pilot episode for the reboot, which planned to introduce Ryan Kiera Armstrong as a new slayer alongside Geller’s Buffy. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026

Despite the enthusiasm around the project, which would have introduced Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer alongside Gellar’s Buffy, Gellar pointed to at least one very vocal detractor. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026