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نخز

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily concerns the act of piercing, poking, or pricking something, often with a sharp object or a harsh word. It can also extend to causing pain or distress through such actions.

Derived headwords

نَخَزَverb
  1. 1.
    to pierce, pokeboth

    To pierce or poke something with a sharp object like a needle or a similar tool.

  2. 2.
    to hurt with wordsboth

    To cause pain or distress to someone with words.

Parallel reading

نخزه بحديدة أو نحوها
He pierced him with an iron rod or the like.
نخزه بكلمة
He hurt him with a word.