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تطء

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to the concept of treading or stepping, but its primary usage in this entry is metaphorical. It signifies acting unjustly or oppressively towards someone.

Derived headwords

تَطَأُverb
  1. 1.
    to tread uponboth

    To step on something with one's foot. This is the literal meaning from which other senses are derived.

  2. 2.
    to oppressclassical

    To act unjustly or tyrannically towards someone, metaphorically treading upon them.

Parallel reading

تطأ إذا ظلم
He treads upon (oppresses) if he is unjust.