ἄγχω

Ancient Greek

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To compress, press tight, especially the throat
  • (transitive) To strangle, throttle, choke
  • (metaphorical) To put pressure on

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enǵʰ- (narrow, tighten, tied together, constrict).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂enǵʰ-

Gloss

narrow, tighten, tied together, constrict

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