gorthrechu

Welsh

Alternative forms

• gorthrech, gortrechu

Etymology

gor- (“over-”) +‎ trechu (“to vanquish”) or gorthrech (“oppression”) +‎ -u.

Verb

gorthrechu (first-person singular present gorthrechaf)

1. to overcome, to overpower

   Synonyms: gorchfygu, trechu, maeddu, concro, goresgyn

2. to oppress, to overwhelm

   Synonyms: gorthrymu, gormesu, llethu

3. to force, to compel

   Synonym: gorfodi

References

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “gorthrechu”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies