δαμάζω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

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

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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[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Learnedly, borrowed from Ancient Greek δαμάζω (damázō).

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Verb[edit]

δαμάζω (damázo) (past δάμασα, passive δαμάζομαι)

  1. to tame, subdue, control

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