Greek Word Study
καταχράομαι
katachráomai
G2710
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2710
KJV Translations
abuse
Derivation / Root
from G2596 (κατά) and G5530 (χράομαι);
Definition of katachráomai
καταχράομαι (katachráomai) — to overuse, i.e. misuse
Word Origin
This word comes from G2596 (κατά) and G5530 (χράομαι); See the root words: G2596 (κατά), G5530 (χράομαι).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from καταχράομαι.
κατά
katá
G2596
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
χράομαι
chráomai
G5530
to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner
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