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-dzvinyirira

Shona Definition

Ku dzvinyirira kushusha, kunetsa kana kusabata mumwe munhu zvakanaka, uchimuomesera. Ku dzvinyirira kutonga nechisimba noutsinye kunoitwa navatongi vasina rutsigiro rwavanhu.

English Translation

To oppress is to harass, trouble, or treat someone unfairly, making things difficult for them. Oppression is to rule with force and cruelty by rulers who lack the support of the people.

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