kuchochea

How to say it

Meaning

To push people to strong feelings or action, often violence, or to encourage growth or change; the older sense is to stoke a fire.

Good to know

Kuchochea vurugu is to incite violence, kuchochea maendeleo is to spur development, and kuchochea moto is to stoke a fire. Mchochezi is an agitator, and uchochezi is incitement.

Examples

• Alishtakiwa kwa kuchochea vurugu mjini.He was charged with inciting violence in town.
• Barabara mpya zitasaidia kuchochea biashara.New roads will help stimulate trade.
• Bibi aliinama kuchochea moto jikoni.Grandmother bent down to stoke the fire in the kitchen.

Forms

chochea