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βία — meaning in English

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English meaning

force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
violence noun Physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.

Senses

βία is used for these senses in English:

Bia (Greek god) The goddess and personification of force.
force (legal) Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.

force — full definition

noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

δύναμη ισχύς σθένος σώμα κύρος αναγκάζω αδικία