ΑΠΟΣΤΥΓΕΩ, αποστυγεω
APOSTYGEŌ, apostygeō
Sounds Like: ah-pos-too-GEH-oh
Translations: to abhor, to detest, to hate, to shrink from
From the root: ΑΠΟΣΤΥΓΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to intensely dislike, detest, or abhor something or someone. It implies a strong aversion or loathing. It is a compound word formed from 'apo' (away from) and 'stygeo' (to hate or dread), emphasizing a complete turning away due to hatred.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G0656 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΑΠΟΣΤΥΓΕΩ.
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- ἈΠΟΣΤΥΓΟΥΝΤΕΣ — abhorring, detesting, hating
- ΑΠΟΣΤΥΓΟΥΝΤΕΣ — abhorring, detesting, hating, shunning, turning away from with hatred
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