manslaughter

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Definitions

noun

The slaying of a human being.
The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger.

Related words

Synonyms

homicidal 187 assassination homicide killing mistake latter involuntary wilful killings manslaught slaughtre murderment deathsman autocide unlaw

Associated

endangerment negligent culpable negligence provocation mens infanticide grievous aggravated quashed

Rhymes

totter water rotter mater daughter breakwater slaughter plotter body of water backwater

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