Word Meaning
मुख़ालिफ़
muḳhālif
hinoun / adjective
Meaning
Opponent, adversary, rival, or enemy.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'mukhalif' refers to adversaries, rivals, or ill-wishers who rejoice in the lover's misfortune. In Mir's couplet, the poet laments that while his humiliation pleases the beloved, the true sorrow is that all his enemies and rivals will gather to enjoy the spectacle of his ruin.
Etymology
Arabic, derived from the root 'kh-l-f' (خ-ل-ف) meaning to oppose, differ, or contradict.
Usage
In ghazal tradition, 'mukhalif' often functions similarly to 'raqib' or 'adu', representing those hostile onlookers who take delight in the lover's public humiliation.
Examples
Hawa bhi hai aaj mukhalif hamari
Mukhalif ki baaton se dil mat jalao
Synonyms
दुश्मनहरीफ़रक़ीबअदू
Related Words
मुख़ालिफ़तख़िलाफ़इख़्तिलाफ़