kemeo

How to say it

Meaning

a rebuke, warning, or threat, rarely used.

Good to know

rare rebuke, reprimand; warn- ing, threat

Examples

• Alipata kemeo kali kutoka kwa kiongozi wake.He received a stern rebuke from his leader.
• Kemeo hilo lilimfanya aogope kurudia kosa.That warning made him afraid to repeat the mistake.
• Je, kemeo hilo lilikuwa la haki?Was that rebuke fair?
• Baada ya kemeo, alibadilisha tabia yake.After the warning, he changed his behavior.