-tukirira
Elementary
-tu-ki-ri-ra
verb
emotions/actions
English:To insult severely, to verbally abuse
Shona DefinitionKu tukirira kuudza mumwe mashoko akaipisisa, asinazve mamwe angaadarika kurwadza kana kuipa.

Definitions

To speak to someone in a very offensive and hurtful way; to hurl insults.

“Akamutukirira zvikuru pamberi pevanhu.”

Examples

“Akamutukirira zvikuru pamberi pevanhu.”

“He insulted him severely in front of the people.”

Synonyms

kutuka
kushora

Antonyms

kurumbidza
kunyemwerera
AI Context

to attack; to ambush; to assault

Quick Reference

What does -tukirira mean in English?
-tukirira means "To insult severely, to verbally abuse" in English.
Definition of -tukirira
To speak to someone in a very offensive and hurtful way; to hurl insults.
Tsanangudzo ye-tukirira
Ku tukirira kuudza mumwe mashoko akaipisisa, asinazve mamwe angaadarika kurwadza kana kuipa.
Part of speech
verb