λυπέω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From λῡ́πη (lū́pē, pain) +‎ -έω (-éō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

λῡπέω (lūpéō)

  1. to give pain to, to pain, distress, grieve, vex
    1. (absolute) to cause pain or grief
    2. (in historical writers, of cavalry and light troops) to harass, annoy
  2. (passive voice, future middle) to be pained, grieved, distressed, sad, to grieve

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: λυπώ (lypó)

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