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ἀμφιβολία, the state of being attacked on both sides

ἀμφιβολ-ία, Ion. -ιη, ἡ,
  • state of being attacked on both sides, ἀμφιβολίῃ ἔχεσθαι Hdt. 5.74.
    • II ambiguity, Arist. Po. 1461a25, SE 165b26, cf. Epicur. Nat. 28.5, D.H. Rh. 8.16, Ael. Tact. 40(51).1, A.D. Synt. 311.10, etc.; double entente, Cic. Fam. 7.32.2, cf. Philostr. VS 2.25.1; ἀ. ἀναιρεῖν remove doubt, Plu. Stoic.rep. 2.1050a; uncertainty of mind, App. Pun. 42.

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