Swahili
mwonevu
mwo-NE-vu
How to say it
Swahilimwonevumwo-NE-vusoon
Englishbullysoon
Frenchbrute, bagarreursoon
Meaning
a person who mistreats or oppresses others, a bully or tyrant.
Good to know
bully; tyrant, despot
Examples
- Mwalimu mwonevu aliwatisha wanafunzi.The bullying teacher frightened the students.
- Je, bosi wako ni mwonevu?Is your boss a bully?
- Hatakuwa mwonevu tena baada ya onyo hilo.He will not be a bully again after that warning.
- Wafanyakazi walimshtaki mwonevu wao.The workers reported their tyrant boss.
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