δίωγμα

A. pursuit, chase, A. Eu. 139 (pl.), Plb. 1.34.9, Onos. 10.6 (pl.); δ. πώλων, = τοὺς διώκοντ ας πώλους, E. Or. 988; ὑπ’ ἀετοῦ δ. φεύγων Id. Hel. 20; δ. ξιφοκτόνον, i. e. the sword, ib.354; τὰ πλούτου δ. eager pursuit of wealth, Pl. Plt. 310b.

II. that which is chased, X. Cyn. 3.9.

III. a secret rite in the Thesmophoria, from which men were driven away, Hsch.