Busahan (en. Assassination)

/buˈsa.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of killing a person, often due to political reasons or other motives.
There was an assassination in the city that caused fear among the people.
Nagkaroon ng busahan sa lungsod na nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.
The systematic pursuit and killing of a targeted individual.
Assassination is usually carried out by government agents or rebel groups.
Ang busahan ay karaniwang isinasagawa ng mga ahente ng gobyerno o mga grupong rebelde.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assassination of the overconfident
A metaphorical term referring to someone attempting to undermine or eliminate their rivals.
busahan ng nagmamagaling

Related Words

busa
The root of the word busahan; refers to the killing or removal of a person.
busa

Slang Meanings

To move quickly or dash, often referring to people who are in a hurry.
Let's busahan, we’re going to be late for class!
Busahan tayo, mallate na tayo sa klase!
To fight or brawl.
We need to busahan the enemies!
Kailangan na nating busahan ang mga kalaban!
To rush in doing something.
Hurry up with that, we have a deadline tomorrow.
Busahan mo na 'yan, may deadline na tayo bukas.