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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