kushambuliana

How to say it

Meaning

Of two or more people or sides, to attack one another, with weapons, fists or words. In football it describes both teams attacking in turn.

Good to know

Reciprocal of kushambulia, to attack: pande mbili zilishambuliana kwa mawe, the two sides pelted each other with stones; kushambuliana kwa maneno, to trade verbal attacks.

Examples

• Makundi mawili yalishambuliana kwa mapanga usiku.Two groups attacked each other with machetes at night.
• Wanasiasa hao wameendelea kushambuliana mitandaoni.Those politicians keep attacking each other online.
• Majirani hao walishambuliana kwa maneno makali.Those neighbors attacked each other with harsh words.