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Swahili

kashifa

ka-SHI-fa

How to say it

Swahilikashifaka-SHI-fasoon
Englishslandersoon
Frenchcalomniesoon

Meaning

slander or libel, the making of false or damaging statements about a person.

Good to know

related verbs include aibisha, chongea, singizia.

Examples

  • Alimshtaki gazeti kwa kashifa mahakamani.He sued the newspaper for libel in court.
  • Kashifa dhidi yake ilienea haraka mtaani.The slander against him spread quickly around the neighborhood.
  • Je, unayo ushahidi kuthibitisha kashifa hiyo?Do you have evidence to prove that slander?
  • Sikutaka kuwa sehemu ya kashifa dhidi ya jirani yangu.I didn't want to be part of the slander against my neighbor.

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