1. plural of karma: the force created by a person’s actions that influences what happens to them in the future, especially in Hindu and Buddhist belief
Usage: religious/philosophical
2. plural of karma: the general principle that good or bad actions determine future consequences
Usage: informal

Examples

• Different religions teach about karmas in various ways.
• She believes that people’s karmas eventually catch up with them.
• The meditation teacher discussed how our karmas shape our experiences.
• He worried that his past actions had created negative karmas.
• The book explored the concept of collective karmas affecting communities.
• Many cultures have beliefs similar to the idea of karmas.