σκυδμαίνω

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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There is no certain etymology. Lithuanian praskùsti (to become nervous, tired) and Latvian skundêt (to grumble, grudge) cannot be related, as their accentuation points to -dʰ-. From the same root are σκύζομαι (skúzomai, to be angry) and σκυθρός (skuthrós, angry, sullen).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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σκῠδμαίνω (skudmaínō)

  1. to be angry, to rage, grumble
    Synonym: σκῠ́ζομαι (skúzomai)

Inflection

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