ἀποτροπή

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀποτρέπω (apotrépō) +‎ ().

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ᾰ̓ποτροπή (apotropḗf (genitive ᾰ̓ποτροπῆς); first declension

  1. deterrence, dissuasion
  2. prevention

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: αποτροπή (apotropí)

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