nyima

How to say it

Meaning

to refuse to give something to someone, withhold.

Good to know

refuse, withhold, tutamnyima cha- kula. refuse to give someone food; hold back, repress

Examples

• Tutamnyima chakula asipofanya kazi.We will withhold food from him if he doesn't work.
• Usinyime watoto haki yao ya elimu.Don't deny children their right to education.
• Alinyimwa ruhusa ya kusafiri.He was refused permission to travel.
• Kwa nini umenyima msaada wako?Why have you withheld your help?

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