Swahili
oneo
o-NE-o
How to say it
Swahilioneoo-NE-osoon
Englishmistreatmentsoon
Frenchmauvais traitementsoon
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment of someone, mistreatment or persecution.
Good to know
(us. maoneo) mistreatment, cruelty, bullying, persecution
Examples
- Watoto waliripoti oneo walilopata shuleni.The children reported the mistreatment they suffered at school.
- Alisimama dhidi ya oneo la wafanyakazi.He stood against the mistreatment of workers.
- Oneo la wanyama ni kosa kisheria.Cruelty to animals is a crime by law.
- Hakuna anayepaswa kuvumilia oneo kama hilo.No one should have to endure such persecution.
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