Word Meaning
कीने
kīne
hinoun
Meaning
Grudge, malice, spite, rancour, or harboured resentment.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'kīna' denotes harboured enmity, rancour, or a deep-seated grievance. In this couplet, it appears in the oblique form ('kīne') followed by a postposition, evoking the speaker's profound inner hurt and bitterness for which no formal redress or justice (dād) will ever be demanded from the beloved.
Etymology
Persian 'kīna' (کینہ), meaning malice, hatred, rancour, or vengeance.
Usage
Frequently juxtaposed in the ghazal with purity of heart (safā-e-dil) or unconditional love, marking the tragic presence of unspoken resentment.
Examples
to harbour a grudge in one's heart
the fire of spite and rancour
Synonyms
रंजिशबुग़्ज़बैरद्वेष
Related Words
कीना-वरकीना-कशअदावतशिकवा