Swahili
uonezi
oo-oh-NEH-zee
How to say it
Swahiliuonezioo-oh-NEH-zeesoon
Englishoppressionsoon
Frenchinjusticesoon
Meaning
oppression, cruelty, or unjust treatment of someone, especially by someone with power over them.
Good to know
see uonevu
Examples
- Alilalamikia uonezi wa mwajiri wake.He complained about his employer's oppression.
- Uonezi haustahili kuvumiliwa.Oppression should not be tolerated.
- Je, uonezi bado unaendelea mahali pa kazi?Is the mistreatment still happening at the workplace?
- Watu walijiunga kupinga uonezi wa serikali.People united to oppose the government's oppression.
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