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slay meaning in Sanskrit

हन्ति hanti

/sleɪ/

slay in Sanskrit: हन्ति (hanti). In English, slay means to kill; to murder.

Sanskrit words for slay

to kill, murder
हन्ति hanti

English meaning of slay

  1. verb To kill; to murder.
  2. verb To eradicate or stamp out.
  3. verb To defeat; to overcome (in a competition or contest).
  4. verb To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.

Full definition of slay

slay in a sentence

  • The knight slew the dragon.
  • Our foes must all be slain.
  • You must slay these thoughts.

Synonyms of slay

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Questions about slay in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of slay in Sanskrit?
Slay in Sanskrit is हन्ति (hanti).
slay इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Slay: हन्ति (hanti).
What does slay mean in English?
Slay means to kill; to murder.

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