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    Alipustain (en. To belittle)

    /ˈalipustaɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that describes the act of speaking ill or behaving poorly towards someone.
    Do not belittle people even if you are angry.
    Huwag alipustain ang mga tao kahit na ikaw ay galit.
    The act of calling someone negative words or descriptors.
    He was belittled by his classmates because of his appearance.
    Alipustain siya ng kanyang mga kaklase dahil sa kanyang hitsura.
    Showing disrespect to others through words or actions.
    Avoid belittling your parents; they are there for you.
    Iwasan mong alipustain ang iyong mga magulang, sila ay para sa iyo.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    belittle others
    To offend or insult another person.
    alipustain ang kapwa

    Related Words

    slave
    A person who uses the service of another, often under slavery or subjugation.
    alipin

    Slang Meanings

    To insult, to talk bad about someone.
    You seem so happy, but you just insulted Ana earlier.
    Parang ang saya-saya mo, pero alipustain mo naman si Ana kanina.
    To roast someone in a joking manner.
    Go on, make fun of him, so the conversation will be fun!
    Sige na, alipustain mo na siya, para masaya ang usapan!
    To speak lies or exaggerated things about others.
    Even if you insult Mark, you can't deny that he's great at basketball.
    Alipustain mo man si Mark, hindi mo maikakaila na magaling siya sa basketball.