shutumu

How to say it

Meaning

to scold, abuse, or reproach; to find fault with someone.

Good to know

scold, nag; abuse, insult; reproach, find fault; (ma-) insult, abuse, reproach, reprimand, rebuke

Examples

• Mwalimu alimshutumu mwanafunzi kwa uzembe.The teacher scolded the student for negligence.
• Hakupenda kushutumiwa mbele ya wenzake.He did not like being reproached in front of his peers.
• Je, kwa nini unanishutumu bila sababu?Why are you reproaching me without reason?
• Hawakumshutumu licha ya kosa lake.They did not reproach him despite his mistake.

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