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laying
verb
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Divide laying into syllables:

lay · ing

How to pronounce laying:

Definition of laying:

laying (verb):
to place in position
to beat or strike down with force

Antonyms for laying:

upsettingdisturbingmovingtakingraisingconfusingunsettlingneglectingdestroying

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