Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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This verb may derive from Proto-Indo-European *dʰrewb- (to crumble, grind) and is compared to Latvian drubaža (piece, fragment), Proto-Slavic *drybati (to scratch, scrumple), Proto-Germanic *drupô (drop) and Old Irish drúcht (dew). It is probable that δρύπτω (drúptō, to tear, strip) was modelled on this verb. According to Beekes, we are probably dealing with a non-Indo-European substrate word.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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θρῠ́πτω (thrúptō)

  1. to break in pieces, shatter
  2. (of air) to be dispersed
  3. (in moral sense) to enfeeble, by debauchery and luxury
  4. (passive voice) to be enervated, unmanned
  5. to wanton, riot, display moral weakness
  6. to be coy and prudish, bridle up
  7. to grow conceited in or of a thing

Inflection

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Derived terms

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