Arabic Word · Intermediate
أفحم
to silence (someone) with argument, to render (someone) unable to respond
Pronunciation: say أفحم
Meaning
to silence (someone) with argument, to render (someone) unable to respond
Example
لِأَنَّهُ كَانَ بِٱشْتِدَادٍ يُفْحِمُ الْيَهُودَ جَهْرًا، مُبَيِّنًا بِالْكُتُبِ أَنَّ يَسُوعَ هُوَ الْمَسِيحُ.
For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
Practice tips
- Practice أفحم out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.