kutishia

How to say it

Meaning

To say or show that you will cause harm or trouble if something is not done; also to put something in danger.

Good to know

Takes an object or an infinitive: kutishia maisha, to threaten lives; alitishia kujiuzulu, he threatened to resign. The passive kutishiwa means to be threatened.

Examples

• Mfanyakazi huyo alitishia kuacha kazi.That worker threatened to quit his job.
• Ukame unatishia mavuno ya mwaka huu.Drought threatens this year's harvest.
• Si vizuri kutishia watoto ili wakusikilize.It is not good to threaten children so that they listen to you.

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