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رغما

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of doing something under compulsion or against one's will. It also extends to the idea of following or obeying, often in a reluctant manner.

Derived headwords

رَغِمَverb
  1. 1.
    to be compelledboth

    To be forced to do something against one's will or inclination.

  2. 2.
    to be humiliatedclassical

    To suffer disgrace or indignity.

رَغْمًاnoun
  1. 1.
    compulsionboth

    The state of being forced or compelled to do something.

  2. 2.
    despiteboth

    Used to express that something happens contrary to a wish or expectation.

رَغْمًا لَهُphrase
  1. 1.
    under compulsion for himclassical

    Indicating that an action is performed under duress or against the will of the person mentioned.

سِنْغَمَاnoun
  1. 1.
    followingclassical

    The act of following or adhering to someone or something.

  2. 2.
    obedienceclassical

    The act of complying with an order or request.

Parallel reading

رَغْمًا لَهُ سِنْغَمَا
Under compulsion for him, following.
أَوْ هُوَ بِالشِّينِ
Or it is with the letter 'shīn'.