Pali

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Sanskrit हिंसा (hiṃsā). Cognate with Prakrit 𑀳𑀺𑀁𑀲𑀸 (hiṃsā).

Noun

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hiṃsā f

  1. violence, killing, injuring
    Antonym: ahiṃsā

Declension

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References

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  • Pali Text Society (1921–1925) “hiŋsā”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead, page 731