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كصم

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of forceful pushing or striking, often implying a sudden or violent action. It also extends to the idea of retreating or backing down.

Derived headwords

كَصَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to push forcefullyboth

    To push someone or something with great force and violence.

كَصْمًاnoun
  1. 1.
    forceful pushboth

    The act of pushing forcefully; a violent shove.

كَصَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to retreatclassical

    To step back or withdraw from a situation, often due to fear or hesitation.

نَكَصَverb
  1. 1.
    he returnedboth

    he returned

Parallel reading

كَصَمَهُ كَصْمًا: دفعه بشدة.
He pushed him forcefully: he pushed him with great force.
وكصم الرجل: نكص.
And the man retreated: he backed down.