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شخذ

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of inciting or provoking something, particularly in a negative or aggressive manner. It is associated with instigating animals, possibly in a hunting or aggressive context.

Derived headwords

أَشْخَذَverb
  1. 1.
    to inciteclassical

    To provoke or incite an animal, especially a dog, to aggression or action.

  2. 2.
    to provokeclassical

    To instigate or stir up, often in a negative or aggressive way.

Parallel reading

أشخذ الكلب: أغراه
To incite the dog: to provoke it.
أغراه
He provoked it.