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مطس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to striking or hitting, particularly with force. It encompasses actions like throwing something forcefully, slapping someone's face, and by extension, a forceful impact or blow.

Derived headwords

مَطَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to throw forcefullyclassical

    To throw something with great force or violence.

  2. 2.
    to slapclassical

    To strike someone's face with an open hand.

يَمْطِسُهَاverb
  1. 1.
    he throws it forcefullyclassical

    The present tense conjugation of the verb 'to throw forcefully', referring to the action being done.

  2. 2.
    he slaps itclassical

    The present tense conjugation of the verb 'to slap', referring to the action being done.

Parallel reading

مطس العذرة يمطسها: رماها بمرة
He threw the virgin forcefully: he threw her with violence.
و وجهه: لطمه
And his face: he slapped it.