This is the 712th most frequent Marathi word.
वध
Killing or execution.
Here, 'वध' is used to indicate the act of defeating or combating an enemy.
राजाने त्याच्या राज्याचा शत्रू वध केला.
The king defeated the enemy of his state.
In this context, 'वध' refers to a ceremonial act or ritual.
देवीच्या वधुसाठी ऋषींनी वध घडवून आणला.
The sages arranged a ceremony for the goddess's bride.
'वध' here means the act of killing or slaying, particularly in hunting situations.