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علفص
Root entry · 6 derived lemmasThis root appears to relate to forceful or coercive action, particularly in matters of opinion or decision-making. It describes compelling or overpowering others, often in a harsh or aggressive manner.
Derived headwords
العلهصةnoun
- 1.Forcefulness in opinionclassical
The act of being forceful or insistent in matters of opinion or decision.
العلفصةnoun
- 1.Forcefulness in opinionclassical
The act of being forceful or insistent in matters of opinion or decision.
العرعرةnoun
- 1.Forcefulness in opinionclassical
The act of being forceful or insistent in matters of opinion or decision.
يعلهصهمverb
- 1.To compel themclassical
He compels them, forcing them to accept his opinion or decision.
يعنف بهمverb
- 1.To be harsh with themclassical
He is harsh with them, treating them roughly or severely.
يقسرهمverb
- 1.To force themclassical
He forces them, making them do something against their will.
Parallel reading
العلهصة والعلفصة والعرعرة في الرأي والأمر
Al-'ilhasah, al-'alfasah, and al-'ar'arah are in opinion and command.
وهو يعلهصهم
And he compels them.
ويعنف بهم
And he is harsh with them.
ويقسرهم
And he forces them.