Greek word
hypōpiázō
ὑπωπιάζω
What it means
to hit under the eye, i.e. to tease or annoy, subdue
to hit under the eye (buffet or disable an antagonist as a pugilist), i.e. (figuratively) to tease or annoy (into compliance), subdue (one's passions)
Where it comes from
from a compound of hypó (ὑπό) and a derivative of optánomai (ὀπτάνομαι)