* 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:
metaph.,
(a) of persistent annoyance (RV, wear out), Lk 18:6;
(b) of severe self-discipline (R, txt. buffet, mg. bruise), I Co 9:27 (v. Field, Notes, 71, 174).†