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نكك

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of provoking, instigating, or agitating someone, often in a confrontational or irritating manner. It can also extend to the idea of being persistent or insistent in a negative way.

Derived headwords

نَكَّكَverb
  1. 1.
    to provokeboth

    To incite or stir up someone, often to anger or conflict.

  2. 2.
    to agitateclassical

    To disturb or trouble someone, causing them to become restless or upset.

تَنَكُّكnoun
  1. 1.
    provocationclassical

    The act of provoking or instigating someone.

  2. 2.
    agitationclassical

    The state of being agitated or disturbed.

Parallel reading

نكنك غريمه إذا تشدد عليه
He provoked his adversary when he pressed him hard.