Swahili
idhara
ee-DHAH-rah
How to say it
Swahiliidharaee-DHAH-rahsoon
Englishslandersoon
Frenchcalomniesoon
Meaning
slander or calumny, or the shame and disgrace it causes.
Good to know
slander, calumny; shame, disgrace, discredit; v. slander, cause disgrace
Examples
- Alimshtaki mahakamani kwa idhara.He sued him in court for slander.
- Maneno hayo yalileta idhara kwa familia yake.Those words brought disgrace to his family.
- Usimzungumzie vibaya, hiyo ni idhara.Don't speak badly of him, that is slander.
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