अवहारः [avahārḥ] [अवहृ-कर्तरि ण
[P.III,1.141] ]
A thief.
A shark, a water elephant.
Taking away the wealth of invited Brāhmaṇas.
Temporary cessation of hostilities, suspension of arms, truce; एवं राजन्नव- हारो बभूव
[Mb.5.182.3;1.19.35.] Removing to the camp; ततोऽवहारं सैन्यानां तव तेषां च भारत
[Mb.] Cessation, stop (in general).
Summoning, inviting.
Any object fit to be brought near (उपनेतव्यम्).
Apostacy, abandoning a sect or caste.
Redelivery, redeeming.
One who snatches away; न जीवस्यावहारो मां करोति सुखिनं यमः
[Bk.6.81.]