απωθώ

See also: ἀπωθῶ

Greek

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἀπωθῶ (apōthô), contracted form of ἀπωθέω (apōthéō). By surface analysis, απ- (από) (ap- (apó)) + ωθώ (othó).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.poˈθo/
  • Hyphenation: α‧πω‧θώ

Verb

απωθώ • (apothó) (past απώθησα, passive απωθούμαι, ppast απωθήθηκα, ppp απωθημένος)

  1. to repel, repulse, push back, drive away
  2. to repel, disgust
  3. (psychology) to repress
    Ο ασθενής είχε απωθήσει τη δυσάρεστη εμπειρία.
    O asthenís eíche apothísei ti dysáresti empeiría.
    The patient has repressed the unpleasant experience.

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