| Modern English | Part of Speech | Old English | Inflections | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kill | v. | ofslēan | ||
| kill | v. | slēan | view | |
| slay | v. | ofslēan | ||
| slay | v. | slēan | view | |
| strike | v. | slēan | view | |
| destroy | v. | ofslēan | ||
| cut through | v. | forslēan | ||
| smite through | v. | ðurhslēan | ||
| do great slaughter | v. | micel wæl geslēan |