κεντέω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • to prick, sting, goad
  • to stab, pierce, wound
  • to torture, torment

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *ḱent- (pierce).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱent-

Gloss

pierce

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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