Daragisin (en. To besmirch)
da-ra-gi-sin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something to destroy the reputation or credibility of a person.
Many people are besmirching his good name.
Maraming tao ang nagdaragisin sa kanyang magandang pangalan.
To cause a bad impression or understanding about a person or thing.
Falsehoods are besmirching his integrity.
Ang mga hindi totoo ay nagdaragisin sa kanyang integridad.
To cause shame or dirt on a person's name.
I can't understand why he still needs to besmirch others.
Hindi ko maunawaan kung bakit kailangan pa niyang magdaragisin ng ibang tao.
Etymology
From the word 'darag', meaning 'teasing' or 'accusation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
don't besmirch
Do not slander or tarnish the reputation of others.
huwag magdaragisin
besmirching a name
Tarnishing or destroying the reputation or good name of a person.
nagdaragisin ng pangalan
Related Words
slander
Criticism or reporting of bad things about a person to ruin their reputation.
siraan
Slang Meanings
to cause you pain
When you're stressed out in traffic, the local thugs will just make your life harder.
Kapag natarantado ka sa traffic, daragisin ka na lang ng mga tambay sa kanto.
to disturb
Don't bother me, I just want to rest.
Huwag mo akong daragisin, gusto ko lang magpahinga.
to make things harder
Life seems tough, everything just gets harder.
Parang ang hirap ng buhay, lahat na lang daragisin.