Swahili
uono
oo-OH-noh
How to say it
Swahiliuonooo-OH-nohsoon
Englishoppressionsoon
Frenchinjusticesoon
Meaning
oppression, cruelty, or unjust treatment of someone by those with power over them.
Good to know
see uonevu
Examples
- Watoto hawa waliteseka kwa uono wa mlezi wao.These children suffered from their guardian's cruelty.
- Uono uliripotiwa kwa mamlaka husika.The mistreatment was reported to the relevant authorities.
- Je, sheria inalinda watu dhidi ya uono?Does the law protect people against oppression?
- Hakuweza kuvumilia uono tena.He could no longer bear the mistreatment.
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