κακόω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From κακός (kakós) +‎ -όω (-óō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

κᾰκόω (kakóō)

  1. to treat ill, maltreat, afflict, distress, vex
  2. to hurt, harm
  3. (passive voice) to suffer ill, be in poor condition
  4. to befoul, spoil, ruin

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