guhinyura

How to say it

Meaning

to scorn or belittle someone, to speak of them with contempt.

Good to know

carries a negative, disrespectful tone, stronger than ordinary criticism.

Examples

• Ntukamhinyure imbere y'abandi.Don't scorn him in front of others.
• Arahinyura buri wese utamwumva.He belittles everyone who disagrees with him.
• Ntiyahinyuye umukobwa we.He did not scorn his daughter.
• Bazahinyura iki gitekerezo?Will they belittle this idea?

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