igikangisho

How to say it

Meaning

a word or act meant to intimidate; a threat.

Good to know

singular of ibikangisho (igi-/ibi- class).

Examples

• Igikangisho cye cyatinyishije abaturage benshi.His threat frightened many residents.
• Wumvise igikangisho yavuze kuri terefone?Did you hear the threat he made on the phone?
• Sinigeze mumvira igikangisho na kimwe cye.I never heeded a single threat from him.
• Polisi izasuzuma igikangisho yagejeje ku baturage.The police will investigate the threat he made against residents.

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