kupotosha
koo-poh-TOH-shah
How to say it
Swahilikupotoshakoo-poh-TOH-shahsoon
Englishto mislead, to distort; to lead astraysoon
Frenchinduire en erreur, déformer; égarersoon
Meaning
To make people believe something false by giving wrong or twisted information, or to lead someone away from the right way; used of news, speeches and teachings.
Good to know
It takes an object: kupotosha umma, to mislead the public; kupotosha ukweli, to distort the truth. Upotoshaji is misinformation and potofu means misleading or wrong.
Examples
- Taarifa hizi zinalenga kupotosha umma.This information aims to mislead the public.
- Aliyapotosha maneno ya waziri kwa makusudi.He deliberately twisted the minister’s words.
- Marafiki wabaya wanaweza kukupotosha.Bad friends can lead you astray.
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