Paṭihanati [paṭi+han] to strike against, ward off, keep away, destroy M i.273; Miln 367; ppr. paṭihanamāna meeting, impinging on, striking against Vism 343. <-> ger. paṭihacca S v.69, 237, 285; fut. paṭihankhati; pp. paṭihata (q. v.). -- Pass. paṭihaññati It 103; J i.7; DhsA 72.