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الخنبث

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of wickedness, treachery, and being blameworthy. The derived terms describe someone who is inherently bad or has acted in a deceitful and dishonorable manner.

Derived headwords

الخَنْبَثadjective
  1. 1.
    wickedboth

    Describes someone who is inherently evil or morally corrupt.

الخَنَابِثadjective
  1. 1.
    blameworthyboth

    Describes someone who deserves censure or reproach due to their actions or character.

  2. 2.
    treacherousboth

    Describes someone who is deceitful and betrays trust.

Parallel reading

الخنبث، بالضم: الخبيث.
Al-khanbath, with dammah: the wicked.
والخنابث: المذموم الخائن.
And al-khanabith: the blameworthy, the treacherous.