Slaying and Shooting

Slaying

Slaying noun - The intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life.
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Shooting and slaying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shooting" instead a noun "Slaying".

Nearby Words: slay, slayer

Shooting

Shooting noun - The act of firing a projectile.
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Slaying and shooting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Slaying" instead a noun "Shooting".

Nearby Words: shoot, shooter
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