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خ وس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concepts of betrayal, treachery, and abandoning someone or something. It can also extend to neglecting or leaving something unattended.

Derived headwords

خَاسَ بِهِverb
  1. 1.
    betrayboth

    To act with treachery or deceit towards someone, breaking trust and loyalty.

  2. 2.
    deceiveclassical

    To mislead or trick someone, causing them to suffer loss or harm.

خَوْسًاnoun
  1. 1.
    betrayalboth

    The act of betraying or being treacherous; a breach of trust.

  2. 2.
    treacheryclassical

    The quality of being treacherous; disloyalty or deceit.

Parallel reading

خاس به خوسا: غدر به وخان
He betrayed him with betrayal: he was treacherous to him and he cheated him.