κλιμακίζω
From LSJ
τὸ μὴ γενέσθαι κρεῖσσον ἢ φῦναι βροτοῖς → not existing is better for mortals than being born, not to be born is better than life for mortals
English (LSJ)
A use the wrestler's trick called κλῖμαξ (signf. 111), Ar.Fr.4 D., Poll.3.155. 2 metaph., pervert, distort, τοὺς νόμους Din.Fr.9.1 (κλιμάζω Harp., Phot.). 3 rear (?), of a horse, Ar.Fr.63b.
