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ضدا

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of opposition, antagonism, and being contrary. It can also refer to a specific geographical feature, a mountain, and by extension, something that stands out or is prominent.

Derived headwords

ضِدّnoun
  1. 1.
    Opposite, contraryboth

    Something that is the reverse or opposite of another thing, or someone who is an adversary.

  2. 2.
    Antagonist, enemyboth

    A person or force that actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something.

ضِدًّاnoun
  1. 1.
    Mountainclassical

    A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large hill. In this context, it refers to a specific mountain.

تَضَادّnoun
  1. 1.
    Opposition, contradictionboth

    The state of being opposite or contrary; a situation where two things are in conflict or disagreement.

ضَادَّverb
  1. 1.
    To oppose, to contradictboth

    To act in opposition to someone or something; to be contrary to.

Parallel reading

قال أبو زياد ضدا جبل
Abu Ziyad said, 'Adda is a mountain.'
رفعت عليه السوط لما بدا ضدا
I raised the whip against him when Adda appeared.
وزال زويلا أجلد عن شماليا
And he moved away, a strong and resilient one, from the north.