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ذيح

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of arrogance, pride, and haughtiness. It describes a state of being puffed up with self-importance, often leading to insolent behavior.

Derived headwords

ذِيحnoun
  1. 1.
    arroganceclassical

    A feeling of superiority and self-importance, characterized by haughtiness and insolence.

ذَوَّحَverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantclassical

    To behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, displaying excessive pride.

مُذَوِّحadjective
  1. 1.
    arrogantclassical

    Possessing or exhibiting arrogance; haughty and self-important.

Parallel reading

كان الأشعث ذا ذيح
Al-Ash'ath was possessed of arrogance.
الذيح: الكبر
Arrogance: pride.