No. 883 in Hindi
दब
The Hindi word "दब" means "press" or "suppress."
In a sentence
दुख के दबाव से वह टूट गया।
He broke under the pressure of sorrow.
Here, 'दबाव' (pressure) derives from 'दब' indicating a situation of weight or burden.
उन्होंने गाड़ी को ध्यान से दबाकर चलाया।
They cautiously pressed and drove the car.
In this context, 'दबाकर' (pressed) shows the action of applying force or controlling gently.
युवक ने सच्चाई को दबाने की कोशिश की।
The youth tried to suppress the truth.
'दबाने' (suppress) here indicates the act of concealing or holding back something.
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