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
Concept
Semantic Field
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Ontological Category
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Cognates and derived terms
- συντρίβω Ancient Greek
- τρίβω Ancient Greek
- ενδιατρίβω Greek (modern)
- τρίβω Greek (modern)