צוּק

Strong’s Definition

to compress, i.e. (figuratively) oppress, distress

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

constrain, distress, lie sore, (op-) press(-or), straiten.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.(hiphil) to constrain, press, bring into straits, straiten, oppress

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: tsûwq; Pronunciation: tsook