Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
n. (ifc. f (A).; fr. sa + dhvasa = dhvaṃsa) consternation, perturbation, alarm, terror, fear of (gen. or comp.; saṃ-gam, to become terrified) MBh.; Ka1v. &c 1202,3 241877 n. (in dram.) false alarm, sudden fright, panic (one of the 7 divisions of the Bhan2ika1 bhaṇikā q.v.) Sa1h. 151892 1202,3 241878 mfn. overwhelmed with consternation MW. 151893 1202,3 241879
