δαμάζω

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *demh₂-. Cognates include Sanskrit दाम्यति (dāmyati), Latin domō.

Pronunciation

 

Verb

δᾰμᾰ́ζω (damázō)

  1. to tame, subdue, control
  2. (of women) to give in marriage
  3. (of women) to seduce or rape
  4. to subdue, conquer, rule over
  5. to kill
  6. to overpower

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Greek

Etymology

Learnedly, borrowed from Ancient Greek δαμάζω (damázō).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ðaˈma.zo/
  • Hyphenation: δα‧μά‧ζω

Verb

δαμάζω (damázo) (past δάμασα, passive δαμάζομαι)

  1. to tame, subdue, control

Conjugation