indimi

Kirundi

gutoteza

Word parts: gu-toteza

goo-toh-TEH-zah

How to say it

Kirundigutotezagoo-toh-TEH-zahsoon
Englishto persecutesoon
Frenchpersécutersoon

Meaning

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long time, often for their beliefs.

Good to know

to persecute

Examples

  • Uwo mutegetsi aratoteza abamwanka.That ruler persecutes those who oppose him.
  • Ntibazototeza abemera Imana.They will not persecute believers.
  • Ntatoteza abakene.He does not persecute the poor.

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