uchochezi

How to say it

Meaning

The act of stirring people up to anger, violence or rebellion with words or deeds; in law it is the offense of sedition or incitement.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural; from kuchochea, to stir up. Common in news and courts: lugha ya uchochezi, inflammatory language, and kesi ya uchochezi, a sedition case.

Examples

• Mwanasiasa huyo alishtakiwa kwa makosa ya uchochezi.That politician was charged with sedition.
• Polisi walionya dhidi ya lugha za uchochezi wakati wa kampeni.The police warned against inflammatory language during the campaign.
• Uchochezi wa chuki unaweza kuleta vurugu.Inciting hatred can lead to violence.