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ठेस

[ʈʰeːs]

noun

LanguageHindi (India)

Meaning
  1. blow; knock, strike
  2. wound, injury
  3. blow
  4. A physical blow, knock, or emotional injury caused to one's feelings or self-respect.
Examples

आपने मेरे आत्मसम्मान को बड़ी ठेस पहुंचाई है।

You have inflicted a big injury on my self-respect.

Pronunciationʈʰeːs

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften used metaphorically regarding feelings.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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