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الكهر

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to concepts of dominance, harshness, and negative emotional displays. It encompasses acts of overpowering, scolding, frowning, and expressions of anger or disdain. It also extends to the intensity of the day and familial relationships.

Derived headwords

الكَهْرnoun
  1. 1.
    dominanceclassical

    The act of overpowering or subjugating someone.

  2. 2.
    scoldingclassical

    Reprimanding or rebuking someone harshly.

  3. 3.
    laughterclassical

    The act of laughing, often in a mocking or scornful manner.

  4. 4.
    frowningclassical

    Receiving someone with a stern or displeased facial expression, showing contempt.

  5. 5.
    amusementclassical

    Engaging in lightheartedness or jesting.

  6. 6.
    middayclassical

    The peak or height of the day.

  7. 7.
    intense heatclassical

    The severity or intensity of the heat.

  8. 8.
    affinityclassical

    A close relationship, particularly through marriage (in-laws).

كَهْرverb
  1. 1.
    to overpowerclassical

    To dominate or subjugate someone.

  2. 2.
    to scoldclassical

    To reprimand or rebuke someone harshly.

  3. 3.
    to laughclassical

    To laugh, often mockingly.

  4. 4.
    to frownclassical

    To receive someone with a stern or displeased face.

  5. 5.
    to amuse oneselfclassical

    To engage in play or jesting.

الكَهْرُورَةnoun
  1. 1.
    frowningclassical

    The act of frowning or putting on a stern face.

  2. 2.
    sternnessclassical

    A stern or severe demeanor.

الكَهْرُورadjective
  1. 1.
    sternclassical

    One who frowns or is stern towards people.

  2. 2.
    scoldingclassical

    One who scolds or rebukes others.

Parallel reading

القهر
Dominance.
الانتهار
Scolding.
الضحك
Laughter.
استقبالك إنسانا بوجه عابس تهاونا به
Receiving a person with a frowning face out of contempt for them.
اللهو
Amusement.
ارتفاع النهار
The height of the day.
اشتداد الحر
The intensity of the heat.
المصاهرة
Affinity (relationship by marriage).
والفعل كمنع
And the verb pattern is like 'man'a' (to prevent).
والكهرورة، بالضم: التعبس
And al-kahroorah, with dammah: frowning.
والمتعبس الذي ينتهر الناس، كالكهرور
And the one who frowns and scolds people, like al-kahroor.