Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From πῆμᾰ (pêma, misery) +‎ -αίνω (-aínō).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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πημαίνω (pēmaínō)

  1. to plunge into ruin, undo, bring bane or mischief upon
  2. (in milder sense) to grieve, distress
  3. (absolutive) to hurt, harm, damage
  4. (mediopassive) to violate an oath

Inflection

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