Swahili
onevu
o-NE-vu
How to say it
Swahilionevuo-NE-vusoon
Englishcruelsoon
Frenchcruelsoon
Meaning
cruel and oppressive in behavior toward others.
Good to know
adj. cruel, malicious, oppressive, vio- lent
Examples
- Mtawala huyo alikuwa onevu kwa raia wake.That ruler was oppressive toward his citizens.
- Watu walichoka na uongozi onevu.People grew tired of the cruel leadership.
- Bosi wake ni onevu, huwatendea wafanyakazi vibaya.His boss is oppressive, he treats the workers badly.
- Hatutaki kiongozi onevu tena.We don't want an oppressive leader again.
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