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bethrow.

To throw or twist about; throw off; torture.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To throw or twist about; throw off; torture.

    obsolete · transitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English bethrowen, from Old English beþrāwan (“to twist”), equivalent to be- + throw. Cognate with West Frisian bedraaie (“to cheat, deceive”), Dutch bedraaien (“to involve”), German bedrehen (“to heave to, come to”).

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