guhohotera
goo-hoh-hoh-TEH-rah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaguhohoteragoo-hoh-hoh-TEH-rah
Englishto abuse, to mistreat, to assault
Frenchmaltraiter, violenter, agresser
Meaning
To treat a person cruelly or violently, especially to beat or sexually abuse them.
Good to know
The noun is ihohoterwa, abuse or violence: ihohoterwa rishingiye ku gitsina, gender-based violence. The victim is uwahohotewe.
Examples
- Ntibikwiye guhohotera abana cyangwa abagore.It is wrong to abuse children or women.
- Yafunzwe azira guhohotera umugore we.He was jailed for abusing his wife.
- Uwahohotewe yahawe ubufasha bwihuse.The victim was given quick help.
Forms
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