συντρίβω

Greek (Cypriot)

/sinˈdri.vo/

verb
Definitions
  • shatter, crush
  • (figuratively) beat, win completely (of a battle, conflict)
  • (figuratively) cause deep sorrow, to cause someone to be devastated

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek συντρίβω affix from Greek (modern) τρίβω (grate, grind, rub).

Origin

Greek (Cypriot)

τρίβω

Gloss

grate, grind, rub

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