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دهفش
Root entry · 4 derived lemmasThis root appears to relate to deception, trickery, and cunning, particularly in a social or relational context. It describes the act of misleading or beguiling someone, often with a sense of playful or manipulative intent.
Derived headwords
الدَّهْفَشَةnoun
- 1.deceptionclassical
The act of deceiving or tricking someone; a stratagem or ruse.
- 2.trickeryclassical
The use of cunning or deceit to achieve a purpose.
دهفشverb
- 1.to deceiveclassical
To mislead someone by a false appearance or statement; to trick or beguile.
- 2.to trickclassical
To practice deception or trickery upon someone.
التَّجْمِيشnoun
- 1.deceptionclassical
A form of trickery or deception, often involving cunning or slyness.
- 2.coaxingclassical
The act of persuading someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
جمشverb
- 1.to deceiveclassical
To trick or deceive someone, often through cunning or sly means.
- 2.to coaxclassical
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Parallel reading
لم تدع للنساء عندي نصيبا ... غير ما قلت مازحا بلساني
You have left no share for the women with me... except what I said jokingly with my tongue.
رضيت لك المودة وللنساء الدهفشة
I am pleased with affection for you and deception for the women.
وهي الخديعة
And it is deception.
والدهفشة: التجميش
And al-dahfashah is al-tajmīsh.
ودهفش المرأة إذا جمشها
And he dahfasha a woman if he tajmasha her.