वि-√ ध्वस् (or
ध्वंस्)
Ā. -ध्वंसते (rarely
°ति), to fall to pieces, crumble into dust or powder, be scattered or dispersed or destroyed, perish,
[ŚBr.] &c. &c.:
Caus. -ध्वंसयति (
ind.p. -ध्वंस्य, or
-ध्वस्य), to cause to fall to pieces or crumble, dash to pieces, crush, destroy, annihilate,
[MBh.] ;
[Kāv.] &c.;
to hurt, injure,
[R.]