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self-defense meaning in Hindi

आत्मरक्षा ātmarakṣā

self-defense in Hindi: आत्मरक्षा (ātmarakṣā). In English, self-defense means the means of defending oneself from physical attack.

Hindi words for self-defense

means of defending oneself from attack
आत्मरक्षा ātmarakṣā

English meaning of self-defense

  1. noun The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
  2. noun The right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, which can be used as justification in several charges including murder, assault, and battery.

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Questions about self-defense in Hindi

What is the meaning of self-defense in Hindi?
Self-defense in Hindi is आत्मरक्षा (ātmarakṣā).
self-defense का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Self-defense: आत्मरक्षा (ātmarakṣā).
What does self-defense mean in English?
Self-defense means the means of defending oneself from physical attack.

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