Arabic Word · Intermediate
استبد
to dominate, to overpower, to overwhelm, to show authoritarianism
Pronunciation: /is.ta.bad.da/
Meaning
to dominate, to overpower, to overwhelm, to show authoritarianism
Example
...وَٱسْتَبَدَّ بِهَا الرُّعْبُ
...and she was possessed by terror
Practice tips
- Practice استبد 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.