unyanyasaji

How to say it

Meaning

Cruel or unfair treatment of a person, especially by someone with more power, such as sexual harassment or violence at home.

Good to know

U class noun from kunyanyasa, to mistreat; the kind follows wa: unyanyasaji wa kijinsia, gender based abuse; unyanyasaji wa watoto, child abuse.

Examples

• Wanawake wengi hawaripoti unyanyasaji wanaofanyiwa nyumbani.Many women do not report the abuse they suffer at home.
• Shule imeanzisha kampeni dhidi ya unyanyasaji wa watoto.The school has started a campaign against child abuse.
• Alifukuzwa kazi kwa unyanyasaji wa wafanyakazi wenzake.He was fired for harassing his coworkers.

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