χλευάζω

chleuazōVerbG5512

to sneer

From: from a derivative probably of G5491 (χεῖλος);

Short Definition

to throw out the lip, i.e. jeer at

Full Lexicon Entry

to jest, mock, jeer.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 17:32

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