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violence meaning in Sanskrit

हिंसा hiṃsā

/ˈvaɪ(ə)lən(t)s/

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obsolete/ˈvaɪ.(ə)ˌlɛns/

violence in Sanskrit: हिंसा (hiṃsā), रभस् (rabhas), त्विष् (tviṣ). In English, violence means extreme force.

Sanskrit words for violence

extreme force
हिंसा hiṃsā, रभस् rabhas, त्विष् tviṣ
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
हिंसा hiṃsā
widespread fighting
हिंसा hiṃsā

English meaning of violence

  1. noun Extreme force.
  2. noun Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
  3. noun Widespread fighting.
  4. noun A perceived injustice, especially in the context of social justice.

Full definition of violence

violence in a sentence

  • The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive.
  • We try to avoid violence in resolving conflicts.
  • Violence between the government and the rebels continues.

violence in other languages

Questions about violence in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of violence in Sanskrit?
Violence in Sanskrit is हिंसा (hiṃsā), रभस् (rabhas), त्विष् (tviṣ).
violence इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Violence: हिंसा (hiṃsā), रभस् (rabhas), त्विष् (tviṣ).
What does violence mean in English?
Violence means extreme force.

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