Dictionary entry

ὑπωπιάζω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

* 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).†