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المضد

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of binding or bandaging, particularly the head. It also extends to the abstract concept of harboring resentment or malice.

Derived headwords

ضَمَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to bindboth

    To apply a bandage or binding, especially to a wound or injured part.

  2. 2.
    to bandageboth

    To wrap a wound or injured limb with a bandage.

ضِمَادnoun
  1. 1.
    bandageboth

    A strip of material used for binding a wound or supporting an injured part.

  2. 2.
    bindingboth

    The act or process of binding, or something used for binding.

المُضَادّnoun
  1. 1.
    resentmentclassical

    A feeling of deep anger or bitterness towards someone or something, often due to a perceived injustice.

  2. 2.
    maliceclassical

    The intention or desire to do evil; ill will.

Parallel reading

ضمد الرأس
He bandaged the head.
وبالتحريك: الحقد
And with vowel movement (haraka): resentment.