πημαίνω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From πῆμᾰ (pêma, misery) + -αίνω (-aínō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

πημαίνω • (pēmaínō)

  1. to plunge into ruin, undo, bring bane or mischief upon
  2. (in milder sense) to grieve, distress
  3. (absolutive) to hurt, harm, damage
  4. (mediopassive) to violate an oath

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