( in comparative degree) of a more excellent sort; surpassing another or others; more suitable, more desirable, more favorable, more profitable, etc.

an axe-like tool with a curved blade with a handle fixed at right angle, used for trimming and smoothing wood; an adze.

a declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one; an express assurance on which expectation is to be based; a promise.

a vying for victory or superiority; a contest.

unyielding or stubborn adherence to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; obstinacy.

widespread reputation of a favorable character; renown; fame.

any of the features that make something what it is; characteristic element; an attribute; a quality.

boldness; daring.

realistic confidence in one's own judgement, ability, power, etc.; self-confidence.

distinction; prestige; cachet.

offensive display of one's superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride; arrogance.

something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair; concern.

the full or proper portion or part allotted or belonging to or contributed or owed by an individual or group; a share.

restoration or return to health from sickness; recovery.

a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment; a desire.

the fact of being resident (of a town, village, etc.).

a man who lives in a place, as a resident (distinguished from a visitor or transient).

a fragrant or perfumed thing.

a wearing of a garment.

a very small quantity or degree.

small in quantity, size, number or degree.

in small quantity, degree; only slightly.

a woman who cannot bear a child; a barren woman.

a barren cow.

a woman (in gen.).

woman as related to her husband.

a cow (in gen.).

a female elephant.

a girl or woman as relatd to her parents.

an younger sister of one's husband.

a prostitute; a harlot.

an iron clamp that fixes the share firmly to the plough.

a strong wish or craving; a desire.

the state or fact of being under control or the act or fact of bringing under control; subjection.

the fact of having something in one's possession.

the fact of being born; birth.

a house of prostitution.

(phil.) one of the sixteen states of the mind.

ವಶಮಾಡು vaśa māḍu to hand over the possession of; to cause to be under the control of;

to bring someone under one's control, charm or spell; ವಶವಾಗು vaśavāgu to be under another's control, arbitrary power.