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كمص

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes forceful actions, specifically pushing or repelling something with great intensity. It also extends to the concept of retreating or backing away.

Derived headwords

كَمَصَverb
  1. 1.
    to push forcefullyboth

    To push something or someone with great strength and intensity.

كَمْصًاnoun
  1. 1.
    a forceful pushboth

    The act of pushing with great strength and intensity; a forceful shove.

كَمَصَverb
  1. 1.
    to retreatclassical

    To step back, retreat, or withdraw, especially in the face of something.

Parallel reading

كَمَصَهُ كَمْصًا: دفعه بشدة.
He pushed him forcefully: he shoved him with great intensity.
وكمص الرجل: نكص، عن ابن القطاع.
And the man retreated: he backed away, according to Ibn al-Qatta'.