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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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