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sword of Damocles in Arabic

سيف مسلت

/ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/

sword of Damocles in Arabic: سيف مسلت. In English, sword of Damocles means a thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.

Arabic words for sword of Damocles

thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune
سيف مسلت

English meaning of sword of Damocles

  1. noun A thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.

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Questions about sword of Damocles in Arabic

What is the meaning of sword of Damocles in Arabic?
Sword of Damocles in Arabic is سيف مسلت.
ما معنى كلمة sword of Damocles؟
Sword of Damocles: سيف مسلت.
What does sword of Damocles mean in English?
Sword of Damocles means a thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.

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