ὑπωπιάζω

G5299 G:V

to wear out

ὑπωπιάζω (ὑπώπιον, (a) the part of the face below the eyes; (b) a blow on the face), to strike under the eye, give a black eye : metaphorically, __(a) of persistent annoyance (RV, wear out), Luk.18:6; __(b) of severe self-discipline (R, txt. buffet, mg. bruise), 1Co.9:27 (see Field, Notes , 71, 174).† ὑπο-πιάζω, later form of ὑποπιέζω, to press slightly ; metaphorically, to repress : 1Co.9:27 T.7 for ὑπωπιάζω, which see† (AS)