utisho

How to say it

Meaning

the act of frightening someone, or the fright and panic that results.

Good to know

(act of) frightening, terrifying; fright, scare, panic, pata utisho. take fright, be given a scare

Examples

• Alipata utisho aliposikia kelele hiyo.He got a fright when he heard that noise.
• Utisho wa dhoruba uliwafanya wakimbie.The terror of the storm made them run.
• Je, utisho huo ulidumu muda mrefu?Did that fright last a long time?
• Mtoto alipatwa na utisho gizani.The child was overcome with fright in the dark.