upotoshaji

How to say it

Meaning

The act of twisting facts or spreading false information so that people are misled. It is common in news about rumors on social media and in official denials.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kupotosha, to mislead. Usual phrases: taarifa za upotoshaji, misleading reports; kueneza upotoshaji, to spread misinformation.

Examples

• Serikali imekanusha taarifa hizo ikisema ni upotoshaji.The government denied those reports, calling them misinformation.
• Wananchi wameonywa dhidi ya kueneza upotoshaji mtandaoni.Citizens have been warned against spreading misinformation online.
• Upotoshaji wa historia unawachanganya vijana.The distortion of history confuses young people.