دحض 30 सेकंड में
- A formal verb meaning to refute or disprove an argument using evidence.
- Commonly used in law, science, journalism, and academic debates.
- Derived from a root meaning 'to slip,' implying the argument loses its footing.
- Pairs often with words like 'claims,' 'rumors,' 'theories,' and 'evidence.'
The Arabic verb دحض (Dahada) is a sophisticated, high-level term primarily used in intellectual, legal, and academic discourse. At its core, it means to completely invalidate, disprove, or refute a claim, argument, or theory by providing overwhelming evidence or superior logic. It is not merely 'disagreeing' with someone; it is the act of stripping an argument of its foundation until it can no longer stand. In classical Arabic, the root meaning relates to 'slipping' or 'sliding,' specifically when a foot loses its grip on the ground. Metaphorically, when you 'dahada' an argument, you are making it 'slip' so it has no firm ground to stand on.
- Linguistic Root
- The root D-H-D (د-ح-ض) implies instability and the removal of support. In modern usage, it is strictly abstract, applied to ideas rather than physical objects.
استطاع المحامي أن يدحض ادعاءات الشاهد بالدليل القاطع.
(The lawyer was able to refute the witness's claims with conclusive evidence.)
You will encounter this word most frequently in formal news broadcasts, judicial proceedings, scientific papers, and philosophical debates. It carries a heavy weight of authority. If a scientist 'dahada' a previous theory, it means that theory is now considered incorrect due to new findings. If a politician 'dahada' rumors, they are not just denying them; they are presenting facts that prove the rumors are false. It is an essential word for anyone reaching the B2 or C1 level of Arabic proficiency, as it allows for precise expression in formal writing and debate.
- Contextual Nuance
- Unlike 'أنكر' (to deny), which can be a simple statement of 'no,' 'دحض' implies a process of proof. It is an active, evidence-based refutation.
دحضت الدراسات الحديثة النظرية القديمة حول تشكل الكواكب.
(Modern studies have disproved the old theory about the formation of planets.)
In social media or casual conversation, this word might sound overly formal or even slightly arrogant unless used in a serious debate. However, in the 'Modern Standard Arabic' (MSA) world of journalism, it is a staple. It is often paired with words like 'حجة' (argument), 'فرية' (falsehood/slander), and 'مزاعم' (allegations). Understanding this word helps you navigate the complex world of Arabic rhetoric and media, where the battle of ideas is often described through the lens of 'refutation' and 'proof.'
Using دحض correctly requires understanding its grammatical behavior as a transitive verb. It takes a direct object—the thing being refuted. You 'dahada' an argument, a claim, or a lie. It follows the standard Form I (Fa'ala) conjugation pattern: دَحَضَ (Past), يَدْحَضُ (Present), دَحْض (Masdar/Verbal Noun).
- Sentence Structure
- [Subject] + [Conjugated Verb] + [The False Claim/Argument]. Example: دحض الباحثُ الفرضيةَ (The researcher refuted the hypothesis).
لا يمكن لأحد أن يدحض الحقيقة الساطعة.
(No one can disprove the glaring truth.)
When using it in the passive voice, which is common in academic writing, it becomes 'دُحِضَ' (was refuted). For example, 'دُحِضَت كل حججه' (All his arguments were refuted). This shifts the focus from the person doing the refuting to the fact that the argument is no longer valid. Another common construction is the use of the verbal noun 'دَحْض'. You might say 'سعى العلماء إلى دحض الشائعات' (Scientists sought to refute the rumors).
قدمت الحكومة وثائق لدحض اتهامات الفساد.
(The government provided documents to refute the corruption charges.)
In advanced writing, you can use the active participle 'داحض' (refuter/refuting) as an adjective. For instance, 'حجة داحضة' means a 'refuting argument' or a 'knock-down argument.' This is a powerful way to describe a piece of evidence that is so strong it leaves no room for doubt. Conversely, the passive participle 'مدحوض' (refuted) describes the argument itself: 'هذه نظرية مدحوضة' (This is a refuted theory). Using these various forms demonstrates a high level of linguistic flexibility.
In the modern Arab world, دحض is a 'media word.' If you turn on Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, or BBC Arabic, you are likely to hear it within the first ten minutes of a news cycle. It is used to describe diplomatic back-and-forth, where one nation issues a statement to 'dahada' the claims of another. It is the language of official denials that are backed by purported facts.
- The Courtroom
- In legal dramas or real-life court reporting, 'دحض' is the standard term for a lawyer challenging the prosecution's evidence. It suggests a methodical, legalistic destruction of a testimony.
في المناظرة الرئاسية، حاول كل مرشح دحض برامج الآخر.
(In the presidential debate, each candidate tried to refute the other's programs.)
Beyond the news, you will hear this word in 'Khutbahs' (sermons) or religious lectures when a speaker is addressing misconceptions about faith. Scholarly videos on YouTube often feature titles like 'دحض شبهات حول...' (Refuting misconceptions about...). This usage highlights the word's role in intellectual defense and the clarification of truth. It is also common in university lectures, particularly in the sciences and humanities, where the history of a subject is often a series of theories being proposed and then 'dahada' by subsequent research.
نشر المركز العلمي مقالاً لدحض الخرافات الطبية المنتشرة.
(The scientific center published an article to debunk widespread medical myths.)
Lastly, in the world of literature and high-end journalism (like the opinion pages of Asharq Al-Awsat), writers use 'دحض' to engage with contemporary ideologies. It is a tool for intellectual combat. If you are reading an editorial about economics or social change, look for this word to identify the point where the author is dismantling an opposing viewpoint. It is rarely used in the street to argue about where to eat dinner, but it is the heartbeat of the Arab intellectual sphere.
The most common mistake learners make with دحض is using it too casually. Because it translates to 'disprove' or 'refute,' learners might use it in a friendly argument with a friend. However, saying 'أدحض كلامك' (I refute your words) to a friend who says it might rain sounds like you are an 18th-century philosopher or a stern judge. It is better to use 'أخالفك الرأي' (I disagree with you) or 'هذا غير صحيح' (This is not true) in social settings.
- Confusing with 'نقد' (Naqada)
- 'نقد' means to criticize or review. You can criticize a book without disproving it. 'دحض' means the argument is dead; 'نقد' just means you are analyzing its flaws.
خطأ: دحضتُ صديقي في المطعم.
(Wrong: I refuted my friend at the restaurant—unless you were having a formal debate about physics.)
Another error is forgetting that 'دحض' requires evidence. You cannot 'dahada' something just by saying 'no.' If you say 'دحضتُ الادعاء,' the listener expects you to follow up with a 'because' (لأن) or 'بواسطة' (by means of). Another subtle mistake is confusing it with 'نقض' (Naqada - note the different 'Qaf' sound). 'نقض' often refers to overturning a legal verdict or breaking a contract/promise, whereas 'دحض' is specifically about the truth-value of an argument.
صح: قدم الباحث أدلة لدحض الفرضية.
(Correct: The researcher presented evidence to refute the hypothesis.)
Finally, learners sometimes use 'دحض' with people as the direct object. While you can 'refute someone's argument,' in Arabic, it is more precise to refute the *claim* itself rather than the person. Instead of 'دحضتُ الرجل' (I refuted the man), which is rare, use 'دحضتُ قولَ الرجل' (I refuted the man's statement). This maintains the professional and intellectual tone associated with the word.
Arabic is rich with synonyms for 'refutation,' each with a specific flavor. Understanding the differences between دحض and its cousins is the key to moving from intermediate to advanced proficiency. The most common alternative is فند (Fannada). While 'دحض' is like a knockout blow, 'فند' is like taking a machine apart piece by piece. It means to refute by detailing every single error.
- Comparison: دحض vs. فند
- Use دحض for a general, conclusive disproof. Use فند when you are going through a list of points and proving each one wrong individually.
قام الكاتب بتفنيد أكاذيب الخصم نقطة بنقطة.
(The writer refuted the opponent's lies point by point.)
Another word is نقض (Naqada). This is often used in legal contexts, meaning to 'nullify' or 'veto.' If a supreme court 'naqada' a ruling, they didn't just prove it wrong; they legally canceled it. Then there is أبطل (Abtala), which means to 'invalidate' or 'make void.' This is common in religious law (Figh), such as when something 'abtalat al-wudu' (invalidated the ablution). It is less about 'proving' and more about the status of the thing being ended.
- Simple Alternatives
- For everyday use, stick to كذّب (to call a lie) or أثبت خطأ (to prove the mistake of).
الحقائق تدحض الأوهام.
(Facts disprove illusions.)
Lastly, رد (Radda) is a very versatile word meaning 'to respond' or 'to counter.' It is less formal than 'دحض.' In a debate, you might 'radda' (respond) to an argument, but you only 'dahada' it if your response is so strong that the original argument is destroyed. Choosing 'دحض' over 'رد' signals that you believe the matter is settled and the truth has been revealed.
How Formal Is It?
"دحض الباحث الفرضية بالأدلة العلمية."
"دحضت الشرطة الشائعات المنتشرة."
"كلامك مدحوض وما له أساس."
"الحقيقة دايماً بتدحض الكذب."
"دحضته قدام الكل."
रोचक तथ्य
The transition from 'slipping on mud' to 'disproving a theory' is a classic example of Arabic's metaphorical evolution. An argument that is 'dahada' is one that has literally 'slipped' and fallen because it had no solid ground (evidence) to support it.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing 'ح' as 'ه' (soft h like in 'hello').
- Pronouncing 'ض' as 'د' (it should be a heavy, emphatic 'd'). Wait, the word is د-ح-ض. The last letter is 'Dad' (ض), not 'Dal' (د).
- Confusing 'دحض' with 'دحس'.
- Failing to make the 'Dad' (ض) heavy and velarized.
- Shortening the vowels too much or making them long.
कठिनाई स्तर
Common in news and books, but requires a good vocabulary to understand the context.
Requires understanding of Form I conjugation and formal register.
Rarely used in daily speech; sounds very formal if used out of place.
Common in formal media; the 'H' and 'Dad' sounds can be tricky for beginners.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Form I Verb Conjugation
دَحَضَ (Past), يَدْحَضُ (Present), اِدْحَضْ (Imperative).
Transitive Verbs (Mut'addi)
دحض الرجلُ (Subject) الفريةَ (Direct Object).
Passive Voice Formation
دُحِضَتِ الحجةُ (The argument was refuted).
Verbal Noun (Masdar) as Object of Preposition
جئتُ لِدَحْضِ الأكاذيبِ.
Active Participle as Adjective
هذه بينةٌ داحضةٌ.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
هذا الخبر ليس صحيحاً.
This news is not true.
Simple negation using 'ليس'.
هو دحض الخبر.
He refuted the news.
Subject + Verb + Object.
دحض الرجل الكلام.
The man refuted the talk.
Verb + Subject + Object.
الحقيقة تدحض الكذب.
The truth refutes the lie.
Present tense feminine verb.
أريد دحض هذه الفكرة.
I want to refute this idea.
Verbal noun used after 'أريد'.
هل يمكنك دحض ذلك؟
Can you refute that?
Question form with 'هل'.
دحضت البنت الإشاعة.
The girl refuted the rumor.
Past tense feminine verb.
نحن ندحض هذا القول.
We refute this saying.
Present tense plural verb.
دحض المحامي ادعاء الخصم.
The lawyer refuted the opponent's claim.
Formal vocabulary 'ادعاء' (claim).
استخدم العلم لدحض الخرافات.
Use science to refute myths.
Imperative verb 'استخدم'.
دحضت الأدلة كل الشكوك.
The evidence refuted all doubts.
Plural subject 'أدلة'.
يجب أن ندحض هذه الأكاذيب.
We must refute these lies.
'يجب أن' + present verb.
دحض المدير تقرير الموظف.
The manager refuted the employee's report.
Possessive 'تقرير الموظف'.
هل دحضت الشرطة الخبر؟
Did the police refute the news?
Past tense question.
الكتاب يدحض نظريات قديمة.
The book refutes old theories.
Present tense verb.
سأحاول دحض حجتك.
I will try to refute your argument.
Future prefix 'س'.
تم دحض النظرية بعد تجارب طويلة.
The theory was refuted after long experiments.
Passive construction with 'تم'.
يسعى الباحثون إلى دحض الشائعات الطبية.
Researchers seek to refute medical rumors.
'يسعى إلى' + verbal noun.
قدمت الشركة وثائق لدحض الاتهامات.
The company provided documents to refute the charges.
Purpose 'لـ' + verbal noun.
دحض الكاتب آراء النقاد في مقاله.
The writer refuted the critics' opinions in his article.
Direct object 'آراء'.
من الصعب دحض هذه الحقيقة العلمية.
It is difficult to refute this scientific fact.
'من الصعب' + verbal noun.
دحضت المحكمة شهادة الشاهد الزور.
The court refuted the false witness's testimony.
Adjective 'الزور' (false).
استطاع الفريق دحض كل التوقعات السلبية.
The team was able to refute all negative expectations.
'استطاع' + verbal noun.
علينا دحض الفكر المتطرف بالعقل.
We must refute extremist thought with reason.
Instrumental 'بـ' (with/by).
دحضت الدراسة الحديثة الفرضيات السابقة جملة وتفصيلاً.
The modern study refuted previous hypotheses root and branch.
Idiom 'جملة وتفصيلاً'.
لم ينجح الخصم في دحض الحجج القوية التي قدمتها.
The opponent did not succeed in refuting the strong arguments I presented.
Negation 'لم' + present jussive.
تعتبر هذه الحجة داحضة لكل الادعاءات الواهية.
This argument is considered a refutation of all flimsy claims.
Active participle 'داحضة' as an adjective.
دحض المنطق السليم كل الخرافات التي انتشرت مؤخراً.
Sound logic refuted all the myths that spread recently.
Subject 'المنطق السليم' (sound logic).
تمكن المحامي من دحض أدلة الإدانة ببراعة.
The lawyer was able to refute the incriminating evidence brilliantly.
Adverbial 'ببراعة' (brilliantly).
دحضت الوقائع الميدانية تصريحات المسؤولين.
Field facts refuted the officials' statements.
Subject 'الوقائع' (facts/realities).
يسهل دحض الادعاءات التي لا تستند إلى دليل.
It is easy to refute claims that are not based on evidence.
Relative clause 'التي لا تستند'.
دحض الفيلسوف فكرة العدمية في كتابه الجديد.
The philosopher refuted the idea of nihilism in his new book.
Specific philosophical term 'العدمية'.
أورد الكاتب براهين قاطعة لدحض مزاعم المستشرقين.
The writer cited conclusive proofs to refute the orientalists' allegations.
Plural 'براهين' (proofs).
دُحِضت تلك النظرية الاقتصادية بعد الأزمة العالمية.
That economic theory was refuted after the global crisis.
Passive voice 'دُحِضت'.
إن دحض الأباطيل يتطلب شجاعة فكرية ومنهجاً علمياً.
Refuting falsehoods requires intellectual courage and a scientific method.
Emphasis 'إن' + verbal noun.
لم يعد من الممكن دحض العلاقة بين التلوث والتغير المناخي.
It is no longer possible to refute the link between pollution and climate change.
Structure 'لم يعد من الممكن'.
جاء هذا البحث ليدحض المفاهيم المغلوطة السائدة.
This research came to refute the prevailing erroneous concepts.
Lām of purpose 'ليـ'.
استخدم المنطق الأرسطي لدحض السفسطة في عصره.
He used Aristotelian logic to refute sophistry in his time.
Historical/Philosophical context.
دحضت البيانات الإحصائية كل التوقعات المتشائمة.
Statistical data refuted all pessimistic expectations.
Subject 'البيانات الإحصائية'.
كانت حجته داحضة لدرجة أن الخصم لزم الصمت.
His argument was so refuting that the opponent remained silent.
Result clause 'لدرجة أن'.
تتضافر الأدلة الأنثروبولوجية لدحض المركزية العرقية.
Anthropological evidence combines to refute ethnocentrism.
Advanced verb 'تتضافر' (to combine/intertwine).
لم يستطع أي فيلسوف حتى الآن دحض برهان الوجود.
No philosopher has yet been able to refute the proof of existence.
Abstract philosophical concept.
يعمل هذا العمل الأدبي على دحض الصور النمطية عن الشرق.
This literary work works on refuting stereotypes about the East.
Phrase 'يعمل على' (works on).
دحضت الاكتشافات الأثرية الروايات التاريخية المتوارثة.
Archaeological discoveries refuted the inherited historical narratives.
Plural 'الروايات' (narratives).
إنها محاولة يائسة لدحض حقائق تاريخية ثابتة.
It is a desperate attempt to refute fixed historical facts.
Adjective 'يائسة' (desperate).
دحض ابن رشد آراء الغزالي في كتابه 'تهافت التهافت'.
Averroes refuted Al-Ghazali's views in his book 'The Incoherence of the Incoherence'.
Historical reference.
تظل تلك الحجة داحضة ما لم يظهر دليل جديد.
That argument remains refuting unless new evidence appears.
Conditional 'ما لم'.
دحض النقد البنيوي المناهج التقليدية في تحليل النص.
Structuralist criticism refuted traditional methods in text analysis.
Literary theory context.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— A crushing or irrefutable argument that destroys opposing views.
كانت حجته داحضة ولم يترك مجالاً للرد.
— To refute allegations entirely and in every detail.
دحضت الحكومة المزاعم جملة وتفصيلاً.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Naqada (with Qaf) means to break a contract or overturn a legal verdict; Dahada is to disprove an argument.
Naqada (with Dal) means to criticize or review; Dahada means the argument is proven false.
Rafada means to refuse or reject; Dahada means to prove wrong with evidence.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— To refute something as if it were wind (meaningless).
دحض كلامهم كما تدحض الريح الهباء.
Poetic— Irrefutable; something that cannot be slipped or proven wrong.
كلامه رصين لا يأتيه الدحض.
Literary— A slippery place (metaphor for a dangerous or unstable situation).
هذا الموقف مكان دحض.
Classicalआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both mean to refute.
Fannada is detailed, point-by-point refutation; Dahada is the act of proving something false generally or decisively.
دحض النظرية، وفند أدلتها واحداً تلو الآخر.
Both mean to invalidate.
Abtala is often used for legal/religious validity (like a contract or prayer); Dahada is used for intellectual/factual truth.
أبطل القاضي العقد، ودحض ادعاءات المدعي.
Both involve saying something isn't true.
Ankara is a simple denial ('I didn't do it'); Dahada is a proof-based refutation ('Here is why it's impossible').
أنكر التهمة، لكن المحامي دحض إنكاره بالأدلة.
Both involve disagreement.
Khalafa is to disagree or oppose; Dahada is to prove the other side is factually wrong.
أخالفك في الرأي، لكني لا أستطيع دحض حجتك.
Both involve falsity.
Kadhaba is to call something a lie; Dahada is the intellectual process of proving it so.
كذب الخبر فوراً، ثم دحضه بالوثائق لاحقاً.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
دحض [اسم] الـ [اسم]
دحض العلم الخرافة.
تم دحض [اسم] بواسطة [اسم]
تم دحض الشائعة بواسطة الشرطة.
يسعى [اسم] إلى دحض [اسم]
يسعى الباحث إلى دحض النظرية.
جاء [اسم] ليدحض [اسم]
جاء المقال ليدحض الافتراءات.
حجة [اسم] داحضة لـ [اسم]
حجة المحامي داحضة لادعاء الخصم.
ما من سبيل لدحض [اسم]
ما من سبيل لدحض هذه الحقيقة.
دحض [اسم] جملة وتفصيلاً
دحضت الوزارة المزاعم جملة وتفصيلاً.
بينة داحضة لكل شك
قدم بينة داحضة لكل شك.
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
High in formal contexts; Low in daily speech.
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Using 'دحض' for 'denying' a crime.
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أنكر
If a criminal says 'I didn't do it,' use 'أنكر.' If the lawyer proves he didn't do it, use 'دحض.'
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Pronouncing it 'Dahada' with a soft 'h'.
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دحض (with ح)
A soft 'h' (ه) makes the word unrecognizable. It must be the deep 'ح'.
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Using it in casual slang.
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غلطته / كذبته
Saying 'I refuted you' to a friend about a movie is too formal.
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Confusing it with 'نقض' (Naqada).
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دحض
'Naqada' is for contracts and laws; 'Dahada' is for arguments and ideas.
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Refuting a person directly.
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دحض قول الشخص
In Arabic rhetoric, you refute the statement, not the human being.
सुझाव
Context is King
Only use 'دحض' when you have proof. If you just disagree, use 'أخالفك الرأي'.
Passive Voice
Use 'دُحِضَ' (was refuted) in academic writing to sound more objective.
Root Connection
Remember the root 'slipping' to visualize an argument losing its ground.
News Style
Listen to news anchors; they use 'دحض' with a specific authoritative intonation.
Pairing
Always pair 'دحض' with 'أدلة' (evidence) or 'براهين' (proofs) to sound natural.
Intellectualism
Using this word correctly in a debate immediately raises your perceived education level.
Audio Clues
The 'H' (ح) is the key. If you don't hear the throat sound, it's a different word.
The 'D-H' Rule
Disprove + Hypothesis = Dahada.
Detail vs. Result
Use 'فند' for the process and 'دحض' for the final result of the refutation.
Don't Overuse
Don't use it in every sentence. It's a heavy word that needs space.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of the 'D' and 'H' in 'Dahada' as 'Destroying Hypotheses.' When you 'Dahada,' the argument 'Drops' because it 'H-as' no 'D-ata.'
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a lawyer in a courtroom kicking the legs out from under a table where a liar is sitting. The table (the argument) slips and falls. That is 'Dahada.'
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to write three sentences about a common myth (like 'eating carrots gives you night vision') and use 'دحض' to explain how science proved it wrong.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
The word comes from the Semitic root D-H-D (د-ح-ض). In its most primitive sense, it describes the physical act of a foot slipping on a surface where it cannot find purchase (like mud or ice).
मूल अर्थ: To slip, slide, or lose one's footing.
Afroasiatic -> Semitic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic.सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Be careful when using 'دحض' regarding religious or deeply held cultural beliefs, as it implies the other person's view is objectively false and 'slippery.' It is a very strong word.
The English equivalent 'refute' is often misused as 'deny.' In Arabic, 'دحض' is strictly 'refute' (disprove), not just 'deny.'
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Courtroom
- دحض شهادة الشاهد
- دحض أدلة الاتهام
- تقديم بينة لدحض
- حجة داحضة للادعاء
Scientific Research
- دحض الفرضية الصفرية
- نتائج تدحض الدراسة
- دحض النظريات التقليدية
- بيانات تدحض التوقعات
Journalism
- دحض الشائعات المغرضة
- بيان رسمي لدحض
- دحض مزاعم الخصم
- دحض الأخبار الكاذبة
Theology/Philosophy
- دحض الشبهات الدينية
- دحض الفلسفة المادية
- منطق داحض للباطل
- دحض آراء الفلاسفة
Debate
- نجح في دحض حجته
- فشل في دحض المنطق
- دحض القول بالدليل
- محاولة يائسة للدحض
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"كيف يمكننا دحض الشائعات التي تنتشر على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟"
"هل تعتقد أن العلم يستطيع دحض كل الخرافات القديمة؟"
"ما هي أقوى حجة داحضة سمعتها في حياتك؟"
"هل من السهل دحض آراء الناس الشخصية؟"
"لماذا يصعب على البعض دحض الأكاذيب الواضحة؟"
डायरी विषय
اكتب عن موقف حاولت فيه دحض فكرة خاطئة لدى شخص ما.
هل تعتقد أن الحقيقة دائماً تدحض الباطل؟ ناقش ذلك.
تحدث عن نظرية علمية تم دحضها في الماضي وكيف تغير العالم بعدها.
كيف يمكن للمحامي الناجح أن يدحض أدلة قوية في المحكمة؟
اكتب مقالاً قصيراً تدحض فيه شائعة منتشرة في مجتمعك.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालRarely. It is almost exclusively a Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) word. In dialects like Egyptian or Levantine, people use 'كذب' or 'طلع غلط' (turned out wrong).
It is better to refute a person's *words* (قوله) or *arguments* (حجته) rather than the person himself. Say 'دحضت كلامه' instead of 'دحضته'.
'Dahada' is the knockout punch—proving something is false. 'Fannada' is the surgical dissection—going through every detail to show why it's wrong.
Yes, it is very strong. It implies that the argument being refuted is now dead and has no validity left.
The verbal noun is 'دَحْض' (Dahd), which means 'refutation' or 'disproof.'
Absolutely. It is the standard word for disproving a hypothesis or a previous finding.
Often, yes. You 'dahada' something 'bi' (with/by) evidence. Example: دحضه بالدليل.
It means an 'irrefutable argument' or an 'argument that refutes others.' It's a common high-level collocation.
Usually no. You refute lies, rumors, and false theories. You don't 'refute' the truth.
For English speakers, yes. It requires touching the side of the tongue to the upper molars. Practice 'Da-Ha-Da' slowly.
खुद को परखो 104 सवाल
Write a sentence using 'دحض' and 'دليل' (evidence).
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Translate: 'The scientist refuted the theory.'
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Use the word 'مدحوض' in a sentence.
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Write a formal headline about refuting rumors.
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Translate: 'It is impossible to refute the truth.'
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Use 'دحض' in the passive voice.
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Write a sentence about a lawyer refuting a witness.
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Pronounce 'دحض' carefully.
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Listen to the word 'Dahada'. Is it a verb or a noun?
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Summary
The word 'دحض' is your go-to verb for a formal, evidence-based refutation. Use it when you want to decisively prove that a specific claim or theory is false, such as in 'دحض الشائعات' (refuting rumors).
- A formal verb meaning to refute or disprove an argument using evidence.
- Commonly used in law, science, journalism, and academic debates.
- Derived from a root meaning 'to slip,' implying the argument loses its footing.
- Pairs often with words like 'claims,' 'rumors,' 'theories,' and 'evidence.'
Context is King
Only use 'دحض' when you have proof. If you just disagree, use 'أخالفك الرأي'.
Passive Voice
Use 'دُحِضَ' (was refuted) in academic writing to sound more objective.
Root Connection
Remember the root 'slipping' to visualize an argument losing its ground.
News Style
Listen to news anchors; they use 'دحض' with a specific authoritative intonation.
उदाहरण
استطاع العلماء دحض النظرية القديمة بالأدلة الجديدة.
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