ghadhabu

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Meaning

intense anger, vexation, or irritation.

Good to know

ona/ingia ghadhabu means to become annoyed; a formal or literary register.

Examples

• Aliingiwa na ghadhabu aliposikia uongo huo.He was filled with anger when he heard that lie.
• Je, ghadhabu yake itapungua?Will his anger subside?
• Hawakuonyesha ghadhabu licha ya kukasirika ndani.They showed no anger despite being upset inside.
• Ghadhabu ya mfalme iliwatisha watumishi wote.The king's wrath frightened all the servants.

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