kubeza

How to say it

Meaning

To treat a person, an idea or an opponent as unimportant or worthless, by words or attitude.

Good to know

Takes the person or thing belittled as object: kumbeza mtu, to look down on someone. In sport, si timu ya kubeza means a team not to be underrated. Often paired with kukejeli, to mock.

Examples

• Si vizuri kuwabeza wenzako kwa sababu ni maskini.It is not good to look down on your companions because they are poor.
• Wapinzani walibeza mpango huo wa serikali.The opposition scorned the government's plan.
• Wachambuzi wanasema wapinzani wetu si wa kubeza hata kidogo.The analysts say our opponents are not to be underrated at all.

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