Atakepersonal (en. Personal attack)

a-ta-ke per-so-nal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An attack or criticism directed at a person's personal attributes or character.
His comments can be considered a personal attack as they focus on her appearance.
Ang kanyang mga komento ay maituturing na atakepersonal dahil nakatuon ito sa kanyang hitsura.
A method of attacking that does not focus on the argument but rather on the person presenting the argument.
In a debate, a personal attack is unjust and does not aid the discussion.
Sa debate, ang atakepersonal ay hindi makatarungan at hindi nakakatulong sa usapan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Personal attack jab
An attack directed at the person rather than the idea or argument.
Atake personal na tirada

Related Words

to attack
The act of attacking or criticizing a person or idea.
atakihin

Slang Meanings

Super personal, getting angry or hurt by what others say.
Wow, she's really taking it personally with that joke, you'd think she lost a battle!
Grabe, atakepersonal siya sa joke na 'yon, akala mo talo sa laban!
Biting into what people say and getting carried away by emotions.
You shouldn't take other people's opinions personally.
Dapat di mo ma-atakepersonal ang mga opinion ng ibang tao.