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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [bʲɪt͡ɕɪˈvatʲ]

Etymology 1

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Inherited from Proto-Slavic *bičevati. By surface analysis, бич (bič, whip) +‎ -ева́ть (-evátʹ)

Verb

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бичева́ть (bičevátʹimpf

  1. (dated) to lash, to scourge, to whip, to flagellate
  2. (figuratively) to castigate
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Etymology 2

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бич (bič, hobo, bum) +‎ -ева́ть (-evátʹ)

Verb

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бичева́ть (bičevátʹimpf

  1. (colloquial) to live on the streets, to be a bum
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