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Words and witches

Proverb in the local language
Kanhwa kabi, kakwetesa omulogo.
Proverb's direct translation
A bad mouth leads to you being called a witch.
Proverb's meaning
You should always watch your words, lest you are labelled a witch. Words can destroy you.
Equivalent proverb
Words can kill.
From: Basoga in eastern Uganda.

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