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انتتم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes the act of bursting forth or erupting with unpleasant speech. It implies an uncontrolled and sudden outburst of negative or offensive words, akin to an explosion of language.

Derived headwords

اِنْتَتَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to burst forth with speechclassical

    To erupt suddenly and uncontrollably with ugly or offensive words. It suggests an unbridled and forceful verbal outburst.

نَتَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to speakclassical

    A basic verb for speaking or uttering words. In the context of the root, it refers to the act of speech that is being burst forth.

Parallel reading

انتتم فلان بقول سوء
So-and-so burst forth with ugly speech.
أي: انفجر بالقول القبيح
Meaning: he exploded with ugly speech.
كأنه افتعل
As if he fabricated it.
من نتم
From the root 'nttm'.