kitisho

How to say it

Meaning

Something that puts people or things in danger, or an act or words meant to frighten.

Good to know

Ki/vi class noun: plural vitisho, the usual word for threats. Kutoa vitisho is to make threats; kitisho cha ugaidi is a terrorist threat.

Examples

• Mabadiliko ya tabianchi ni kitisho kwa dunia nzima.Climate change is a threat to the whole world.
• Alipokea vitisho kwa simu baada ya kuandika habari hiyo.He received threats by phone after writing that story.
• Wavuvi haramu ni kitisho kwa samaki wa ziwa.Illegal fishermen are a threat to the lake's fish.

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Forms

kitusho