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curse meaning in Sanskrit

शाप śāpa

UK/kɜːs//kɝs/

curse in Sanskrit: शाप (śāpa), शपति (śapati). In English, curse means a supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

Sanskrit words for curse

supernatural detriment
शाप śāpa
to place a curse upon
शपति śapati

English meaning of curse

  1. noun A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
  2. noun A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
  3. noun The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.
  4. noun A vulgar epithet.

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Questions about curse in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of curse in Sanskrit?
Curse in Sanskrit is शाप (śāpa), शपति (śapati).
curse इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Curse: शाप (śāpa), शपति (śapati).
What does curse mean in English?
Curse means a supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

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