kususa
koo-SOO-sah
How to say it
Swahilikususakoo-SOO-sah
Englishto boycott, to refuse in protest
Frenchboycotter, refuser par protestation
Meaning
To refuse to take part in something, or to refuse food or an offer, as a sign of anger or protest.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kususa uchaguzi, to boycott an election; kususa chakula, to refuse food in a sulk. Kugomea is close in meaning.
Examples
- Wabunge wa upinzani walisusa kikao cha bunge jana.Opposition MPs boycotted the parliamentary sitting yesterday.
- Mtoto alisusa chakula kwa sababu alikasirika.The child refused his food because he was angry.
- Chama kimeamua kususa uchaguzi mdogo.The party has decided to boycott the by-election.
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