عقم

3 عاقمهُ ذ , (S, K,) inf. n. مُعَاقَمَةٌ and عِقَامٌ, (TA,) (tropical:) He contended with him in an altercation, disputed with him, or litigated with him: (S, K, TA:) and vied wth him, contended with him for. superiority, or strove to surpass him, in strength, power, or force. (TA.)