αποκρούω

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ποκρούω. For sense rebut arguments, semantic loan from French repousser.[1] Morphologically, from απο- (counter-) +‎ κρούω (strike).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /apoˈkruo/
  • Hyphenation: α‧πο‧κρού‧ω

Verb[edit]

αποκρούω (apokroúo) (past απέκρουσα/απόκρουσα, passive αποκρούομαι)

  1. to reject, repulse, fend off
  2. to rebut
    1. (law) to respond (to arguments, charges, accusations)

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References[edit]

  1. ^ αποκρούωΛεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek], 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.