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+# ἐκδικέω/ekdikeō
+This word is an action. It is a verb.
+* This word can mean to legally protect someone. This talks about a judge or someone with legal power protecting someone from someone who is opposing them.
+* This word can mean to punish someone for doing something wrong. 
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