ἀνοκωχή formed by redupl. from ἀνοχή (cf. ὄκωχα perf. of ἔχω). The forms ἀνακωχή, ἀνακωχεύω are late and corrupt.
1.a stay, cessation, κακῶν Thuc.: absol. a cessation of arms, truce, δι᾽ ἀνοκωχῆς γίγνεσθαί τινι to be at truce with one, id=Thuc.
2.a hindrance, id=Thuc.