gorthrechu

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Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

gor- (“over-”) +‎ trechu (“to vanquish”) or gorthrech (“oppression”) +‎ -u.

Verb

gorthrechu (first-person singular present gorthrechaf)

  1. to overcome, to overpower
    Synonyms: gorchfygu, trechu, maeddu, concro, goresgyn
  2. to oppress, to overwhelm
    Synonyms: gorthrymu, gormesu, llethu
  3. to force, to compel
    Synonym: gorfodi

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gorthrechu”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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