ὑφαιρέω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ὑπο- (hupo-) +‎ αἱρέω (hairéō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ὑφαιρέω (huphairéō)

  1. to seize underneath or inwardly
  2. to draw or take away from under
  3. to take away underhand, filch away, purloin
  4. (middle voice) to rob (somebody of something)

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