Vadhati [Vedic vadh; the root is given at Dhtp 169 in meaning of "hiŋsā"] to strike, punish; kill, slaughter, slay; imper. 2nd pl. vadhetha Vism 314; ger.vadhitvā M i.159; D i.98; J i.12; iv.67; SnA 257 (hiŋsitvā+); fut. vadhissati Mhvs 25, 62; aor. vadhi J i.18 (cp. ud -- abbadhi); cond. 1st sg. vadhissaŋMiln 221. -- grd. vajjha: see a˚. -- Caus. vadheti J i.168; Miln 109. <-> pp. vadhita.