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terrible meaning in Sanskrit

भीष्म bhīṣma

/ˈtɛɹəbəl/

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terrible in Sanskrit: भीष्म (bhīṣma), घोर (ghora). In English, terrible means dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome.

Sanskrit words for terrible

dreadful; causing alarm or fear
भीष्म bhīṣma, घोर ghora

English meaning of terrible

  1. adjective Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome.
  2. adjective Formidable, powerful.
  3. adjective Intense; extreme in degree or extent.
  4. adjective Very unpleasant; disagreeable.

Full definition of terrible

terrible in a sentence

  • The witch laid a terrible curse on him.
  • He paid a terrible price for his life of drinking.
  • The food was terrible, but it was free.

Synonyms of terrible

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Questions about terrible in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of terrible in Sanskrit?
Terrible in Sanskrit is भीष्म (bhīṣma), घोर (ghora).
terrible इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Terrible: भीष्म (bhīṣma), घोर (ghora).
What does terrible mean in English?
Terrible means dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome.

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