ἀτέμβω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Unknown. Traditionally connected with Sanskrit दभ्नोति (dabhnoti, to injure, destroy), for which see the root दभ् (dabh) for more.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ἀτέμβω • (atémbō)

  1. to maltreat, afflict
    Synonym: αἰκῐ́ζω (aikĭ́zō)
  2. (passive voice) to be bereft or cheated of a thing

Inflection

Derived terms

  • ἀτέμβῐος (atémbĭos)

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