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terrifying meaning in Sanskrit

घोर ghora

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/

terrifying in Sanskrit: घोर (ghora), भीषण (bhīṣaṇa). In English, terrifying means frightening or intimidating.

Sanskrit words for terrifying

frightening or intimidating
घोर ghora, भीषण bhīṣaṇa

English meaning of terrifying

  1. adjective Frightening or intimidating.
  2. adjective Of a formidable nature; terrific.

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Questions about terrifying in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of terrifying in Sanskrit?
Terrifying in Sanskrit is घोर (ghora), भीषण (bhīṣaṇa).
terrifying इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Terrifying: घोर (ghora), भीषण (bhīṣaṇa).
What does terrifying mean in English?
Terrifying means frightening or intimidating.

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