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ثبجر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes sudden, forceful movement, often associated with fear, panic, or overwhelming force. It can also denote confusion, indecision, or a reversal of direction.

Derived headwords

اثبجرverb
  1. 1.
    trembledboth

    To tremble or shake, especially due to fear or panic.

  2. 2.
    fledclassical

    To flee or bolt suddenly, often in a startled or panicked manner.

  3. 3.
    was bewilderedboth

    To be confused or bewildered, unable to make a decision.

  4. 4.
    flowed forcefullyclassical

    To flow or surge powerfully, like a strong current of water.

  5. 5.
    retreatedclassical

    To retreat or turn back, specifically by falling onto one's back.

إذا اثبجرا من سواد خدجا اثبجرا — when they bolted and fled from the darkness of the approaching night
الاثبجارnoun
  1. 1.
    tremblingboth

    The act of trembling or shaking, particularly from fear.

  2. 2.
    boltingclassical

    The act of bolting or fleeing suddenly.

  3. 3.
    bewildermentboth

    A state of confusion or indecision.

  4. 4.
    surging flowclassical

    A powerful and forceful flow or surge.

Parallel reading

ارتعد عند الفزع
trembled at the fright
إذا اثبجرا من سواد خدجا
when they bolted from the darkness of the approaching night
وهو الاثبجار
and that is the bolting
تحير في أمره
was bewildered in his affair
اثبجر الماء: سال وانصب
the water surged: it flowed and poured forth
إذا اثبجر
when it surges
اثبجر في أمره إذا لم يصرمه وضعف
he was indecisive in his affair if he did not resolve it and was weak
رجع على ظهره
retreated onto his back