ΜΩΜΟΣΚΟΠΕΩ, μωμοσκοπεω
MŌMOSKOPEŌ, mōmoskopeō
Sounds Like: MOH-mos-ko-PEH-oh
Translations: to find fault, to criticize, to blame, to look for faults
From the root: ΜΩΜΟΣ, ΣΚΟΠΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'μῶμος' (mōmos), meaning 'blame' or 'fault', and 'σκοπέω' (skopeō), meaning 'to look' or 'to observe'. Therefore, the verb literally means 'to look for faults' or 'to observe faults'. It describes the act of scrutinizing someone or something with the intention of finding imperfections or reasons for criticism. It implies a critical or censorious attitude.
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Active Voice
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- ΜΩΜΟΣΚΟΠΕΙΤΑΙ — is blamed, is criticized, is found fault with, is observed critically
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