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الذحل

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of vengeance, retribution, and deep-seated animosity. It encompasses the act of seeking revenge for a wrong, as well as the underlying feelings of enmity and hatred.

Derived headwords

الذُّحْلُnoun
  1. 1.
    Vengeanceboth

    The act of seeking retribution or revenge for a wrong or injury that has been inflicted upon oneself.

  2. 2.
    Retribution for injuryboth

    The demand for compensation or recompense for a harm or offense committed against someone.

  3. 3.
    Enmityboth

    A state of hostility or opposition towards someone.

  4. 4.
    Hatredboth

    Intense dislike or ill will.

أَذْحَالٌnoun
  1. 1.
    Vengesclassical

    The plural form of 'al-dhuḥl', referring to multiple instances or types of vengeance or enmity.

ذُحُولٌnoun
  1. 1.
    Vengesclassical

    Another plural form of 'al-dhuḥl', also referring to multiple instances of vengeance or enmity.

Parallel reading

الذحل: الثأر
Al-dhuḥl: Vengeance.
أو طلب مكافأة بجناية جنيت عليك
Or the demand for compensation for a crime committed against you.
أو عداوة أتيت إليك
Or enmity that came to you.
أو هو العداوة والحقد
Or it is enmity and hatred.
ج: أذحال. وذحول
Plural: adhāl. And dhūḥūl.