4 found for 'disrespect' in Igbo
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ńlélį
nlelị̀
Noun
1.disrespect; underestimation; contempt
Example
A pịara ya ihe n'ihi nlelị anya.
A pịara ya ihe n'ihi nlelị anya.
He was flogged for looking down on people. .
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kpághárï
kpagharị
Active verb
1.stir; turn a substance, in a container, using a stirrer, in order to mix it properly
2.lightly knock a pack of things apart, especially using a stick or other object, in order to confirm something
3.insult; disrespect; treat without regard; make a fool of someone
Example
Kpagharịa ikpo ahịhịa ahụ, lee ma ya bụ agwọ ọ ga-apụta.
Kpagharịa ikpo ahịhịa ahụ, lee ma ya bụ agwọ ọ ga-apụta.
Knock around that heap of leaves and see if the snake would come out.
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èlédà
èledà
Active verb
1.despise; scorn; look down with disrespect
Example
Ọ na-eleda di ya anya nke ukwu
Ọ na-eleda di ya anya nke ukwu
She despises her husband so much
ösų
ọsụ̀
Noun
1.disrespectful sigh; hiss, specially made to show disrespect or frustration by sucking in air through the teeth gaps
Example
Amaghị m ama ọsụ.
Amaghị m ama ọsụ.
I don't know how to hiss.
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