umbutha

v.t. · class 1/2

1. stir up, disturb (fire, bees, animals, hidden in the bush) by poking with a stick; umbutha nyũmba = thrust (a spear, stick, etc.) through the wall of a house; umbutha ĩkwa/ngwacĩ = turn over yams, potatoes, in the fire so that they may be ready for eating; umbutha njũkĩ = provoke bees to sting (stir up trouble for oneself); 2. provoke someone to quarrel; press repeatedly for information; umbutha cĩra = spoil a case, by excessive talk, irresponsible remarks
2. provoke sb. to quarrel; press repeatedly for information

Example: umbutha njũkĩ = provoke bees to sting