-dzvinyira
Elementary
-dzvi-nyi-ra
verb
actions
English:To oppress/to suppress/to exert pressure
Shona DefinitionKana uchi dzvinyira chimwe chinhu unenge uchiisa uremu hwako hwose pachiri.

Definitions

To apply significant force or pressure on something, often to the point of causing harm or preventing freedom.

Ari kudzvinyira vanhu vake

Examples

Ari kudzvinyira vanhu vake

He is oppressing his people.

Synonyms

-tsikirira
-manikidza

Antonyms

-sunungura
-regerera
AI Context

oppress

Quick Reference

What does -dzvinyira mean in English?
-dzvinyira means "To oppress/to suppress/to exert pressure" in English.
Definition of -dzvinyira
To apply significant force or pressure on something, often to the point of causing harm or preventing freedom.
Tsanangudzo ye-dzvinyira
Kana uchi dzvinyira chimwe chinhu unenge uchiisa uremu hwako hwose pachiri.
Part of speech
verb