Lexical Definition

‎ἐπηρεάζω‎ epēreázō (ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo) to mistreat ^G:V
from a comparative of ‎ἐπί‎ and (probably) (threats)

use despitefully, falsely accuse.

• to insult, slander

Abbott-Smith

* ἐπηρεάζω (< ἐπήρεια, spiteful abuse),
to revile: c. acc pers., Lk 6:28; c. acc rei (but v. ICC, in l.), I Pe 3:16.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

ἐπηρεάζω-άζω,

threaten abusively, [ἐπηρεάζωάζοντες 5th c.BC: Herodotus Historicus 6.9 ">Refs 5th c.BC+]: with accusative, speak disparagingly of, [Refs].

__II deal despitefully with, act despitefully towards, with dative person, [Refs 5th c.BC+], etc.; ἐ. ψηφίσμασι καὶ νόμοις oppose them insolently, [ἐπηρεάζωιάζεν δέατοι ἰν τὰ ἔργα “IG” 5(2).6.46 ">NT+4th c.BC+] (Tegea, 4th c.BC): absolutely, to be insolent, [Refs 6th c.BC+]:— passive, to be insulted, [Refs 5th c.BC+] —later middle in active sense, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III of the action of disease, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.6.28}