1 Denial, concealment of knowledge; kāryaḥ svamatinihnavaḥ Māl. 1. 12; Chandr. 5. 27.

2 Secrecy, concealment in general; Y. 2. 11 267.

3 A secret.

4 Mistrust; doubt, suspicion.

5 Wickedness.

6 Atone- ment, expiation.

7 Excuse, exculpa- tion. Comp. uttaraṃ an evasive re- ply. vādin m. a defendant or witness who prevaricates or gives evasive replies.