Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

Unknown. It has been proposed that it is a cross between θλάω (thláō, to crush, bruise) and φλίβω (phlíbō).

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θλῑ́βω (thlī́bō)

  1. to squeeze, chafe, exercise pressure
  2. to compress, straiten
  3. (figuratively) to oppress, afflict, distress
    Synonym: βᾰρῠ́νω (barúnō)

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Descendants edit

  • Greek: θλίβω (thlívo)

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Greek edit

Etymology edit

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek θλίβω (thlíbō, squeeze, compress; oppress, distress).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈθli.vo/
  • Hyphenation: θλί‧βω

Verb edit

θλίβω (thlívo) (past έθλιψα, passive θλίβομαι) found chiefly in the present and imperfect tenses and in compounds

  1. to sadden, distress
    Synonym: στενοχορώ (stenochoró)

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