ἀδικέω
adikeō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "ἀδικέω" (adikeō) means to act unjustly, do wrong, or commit a wrongful or harmful act. It can refer to general wrongdoing, such as acting wickedly or criminally, or to specific actions like harming or injuring someone. The term is used both for intentional harm and for suffering wrong, depending on the context.
to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
The Greek word adikeō means "to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)," encompassing related ideas including hurt, injure, be an offender, be unjust.
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