δαμάζω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to tame, subdue, control
  • (of women) to give in marriage
  • (of women) to seduce or rape
  • to subdue, conquer, rule over
  • to kill
  • to overpower

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *demh₂- (tame, domesticate, dominate).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*demh₂-

Gloss

tame, domesticate, dominate

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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