πολεμάω

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Etymology[edit]

From the modern πολεμώ (polemó) + -άω, from Ancient Greek πολεμῶ (polemô), contracted form of πολεμέω (poleméō).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /po.leˈma.o/
  • Hyphenation: πο‧λε‧μά‧ω

Verb[edit]

πολεμάω (polemáo) / πολεμώ (imperfect πολεμούσα/πολέμαγα, past πολέμησα, passive πολεμιέμαι, p‑past πολεμήθηκα)

  1. to engage in war, fight
  2. to oppose, struggle against
    Synonym: εναντιώνομαι (enantiónomai)
  3. (figuratively, chiefly for πολεμάω) to try very hard to
    Synonym: πασχίζω (paschízo)

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