frightening meaning in Sanskrit

भीम bhīma

/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/

frightening in Sanskrit: भीम (bhīma), भीषण (bhīṣaṇa), घोर (ghora). In English, frightening means causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.

Sanskrit words for frightening

scary: भीम bhīma, भीषण bhīṣaṇa, घोर ghora

English meaning of frightening

adjective Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.
adjective Awful, terrible, very bad.

Full definition of frightening

frightening in a sentence

Riding the rollercoaster was a frightening experience.

Synonyms of frightening

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Questions about frightening in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of frightening in Sanskrit?: Frightening in Sanskrit is भीम (bhīma), भीषण (bhīṣaṇa), घोर (ghora).
frightening इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?: Frightening: भीम (bhīma), भीषण (bhīṣaṇa), घोर (ghora).
What does frightening mean in English?: Frightening means causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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