muremure (tia)

something gained by unfair means | endeavour to obtain by unfair means

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He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • Te rironga o tētahi mea mā roto mai i ngā mahi mūrere.
  • Something gained through means that are without integrity.

He Tauira | Example

Nā te tāmitanga, kīhai i tika te whakataetae, he muremure te angitu o tētahi.
Due to oppression, the competition was not fair, and someone gained success unethically.

He Kupu Reo Pākehā anō | English Alternatives

  • something gained by unfair means
  • endeavour to obtain by unfair means