ἀναγκάζω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ἀνάγκη (anánkē, force, necessity) +‎ -άζω (-ázō, denominative verbal suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Verb[edit]

ᾰ̓νᾰγκᾰ́ζω (anankázō)

  1. (transitive, control verb) to force [+accusative and infinitive = someone to do something]
    Synonym: βιάζω (biázō)

Inflection[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: αναγκάζω (anagkázo)

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