討うち果はたす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

slay; kill; put to the sword

Literary or historical term for killing an enemy in battle or by force; carries a dramatic, often samurai-era tone. Not used for everyday killing.

• 武ぶ将しょうは敵てきを討うち果はたした。

  The commander slew the enemy.

• 彼かれはついに仇あだを討うち果はたした。

  He finally killed his foe.