difrïo

Welsh

Etymology

di-fri (“dishonourable”) +‎ -o.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɪˈvriːɔ/

Adjective

difrïo (feminine singular difrïo, plural difrïo, equative mor ddifrïo, comparative mwy difrïo, superlative mwyaf difrïo)

1. to revile, to disparage

   Synonyms: dilorni, difenwi, goganu

2. to disgrace, to dishonour

   Synonyms: dianrhydeddu, diraddio, sarhau

Derived terms

• difrïol (“defamatory, degrading”)

Further reading

• D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “difrïo”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “difrïo”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies