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àkpị̀rị̀

adverb

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. violent writhing in pains by body twists, turning backwards and forwards as a result of great pain or discomfort, which often ends in death.
  2. violent writhing in pain
  3. The act of twisting and turning the body uncontrollably due to severe pain or suffering.
Examples

O nọ na-àkpị̀rị̀ n'ihi ihe mgbu ahụ.

He was writhing in pain because of that suffering.

Part of speechadverb

Usage noteThis term often describes physical reactions associated with extreme distress or dying.

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Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.