(or dhvaṃs) A1. -dhvaṃsate (rarely ti), to fall to pieces, crumble into dust or powder, be scattered or dispersed or destroyed, perish S3Br. &c &c: Caus. -dhvaṃsayati (ind.p. -dhvaṃsya, or -dhvasya), to cause to fall to pieces or crumble, dash to pieces,... m. ruin, destruction, hurt, injury MBh.; Ka1v. &c 969,1 196782 m. cessation (of a disease) Sus3r. 969,1 196783 m. insult, offence Kir. 969,1 196784