uzushi
oo-ZOO-shee
How to say it
Swahiliuzushioo-ZOO-shee
Englishrumor, fabrication, false story; heresy
Meaning
A false story or claim made up and spread about someone, especially on social media. In church history it means heresy, teaching that goes against accepted doctrine.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kuzua, to invent, to make up; mzushi is a person who spreads lies, or a heretic. Often paired with uongo: uzushi na uongo.
Examples
- Habari za kifo chake ni uzushi mtupu.The news of his death is a pure fabrication.
- Usisambaze uzushi kwenye mitandao ya kijamii.Do not spread rumors on social media.
- Kanisa lilimhukumu kwa kosa la uzushi.The church condemned him for heresy.
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