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Swahili

chonjo

CHON-jo

How to say it

SwahilichonjoCHON-josoon
Englishincitementsoon
Frenchincitationsoon

Meaning

an incitement to quarrel or fight.

Good to know

incitement (to quarrel, combat). chonjomoa incite, instigate, stimulate, impel

Examples

  • Maneno yake yalikuwa chonjo cha ugomvi.His words were an incitement to fight.
  • Usilete chonjo kati ya ndugu.Don't stir up conflict between siblings.
  • Chonjo kilianzishwa na tabia yake ya kejeli.The provocation was started by his mocking manner.
  • Kiongozi aliomba wananchi waepuke chonjo za kisiasa.The leader asked citizens to avoid political provocations.

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