ὑφαιρέω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ὑπο- (hupo-) +‎ αἱρέω (hairéō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ὑφαιρέω • (huphairéō)

  1. to seize underneath or inwardly
  2. to draw or take away from under
  3. to take away underhand, filch away, purloin
  4. (middle voice) to rob (somebody of something)

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