ύβρις

Greek (Cypriot)

/ˈivɾis/

noun
Definitions
  • (formal) insult, abuse form of speech against someone deliberately intended to be rude
  • (formal) insult, affront open or intentional offense
  • (formal) hubris excessive pride, presumption or arrogance, especially toward the Ancient Greek gods

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek ὕβρις (outrage, insolence, sexual outrage).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὕβρις

Gloss

outrage, insolence, sexual outrage

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