κατακεραυνώνω (X)

Translations

• thundered at
• berated severely

Forms

Usage Notes

Often used in formal or literary contexts, particularly when describing authority figures

Etymology

From κατά (down) + κεραυνός (thunderbolt), referring to Zeus's thunderbolts

Cultural Context

Strong connection to Zeus's role as god of thunder in Greek mythology

• Think of Zeus throwing thunderbolts down at someone