Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From φένᾱξ (phénāx, cheat, imposter) +‎ -ῐ́ζω (-ízō).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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φενᾱκῐ́ζω (phenākízō)

  1. (intransitive) to lie
  2. (transitive) to trick, cheat, defraud

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