φοβέω

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Hellenic *pʰogʷéyō, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰogʷéyeti. Cognate to Sanskrit भाजयति (bhājáyati). Compare φόβος (phóbos, fear).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

φοβέω (phobéō)

  1. (Homeric) to put to flight
  2. to terrify, alarm
  3. to threaten
  4. (passive voice) to be frightened
    1. to be in awe of, to dread

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