ὑπωπιάζω hypōpiázō
Meaning
to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist), i.e. (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions)
In the King James Version: keep under, weary
Derivation: from a compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
Where it is used
- Luke 18:5 yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Otherwise, she will wear me out with her perpetual requests.’”
- 1 Corinthians 9:27 No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.