Duhagihin (en. Abduct)

/duːhagiˈhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To carry out the abduction of a person through force or intimidation.

The criminals planned to abduct the wealthy businessman.

Ang mga masasamang loob ay nagplano na duhagihin ang mayamang negosyante.

The action of taking or bringing a person against their will.

One cannot avoid danger if you are always walking on the same road, as many people can be abducted.

Hindi maiiwasan ang panganib kung lagi kang nakaawit sa iisang kalsada, dahil maraming tao ang maaaring duhagihin.

It comes from the root word 'duhagi' meaning 'removal of a person without permission.'

abducted by kidnappers

being subjected to fear or danger due to the abduction of people.

na duhagihin ng mga kidnapper

kidnap

The process of forcibly taking a person.

kidnap

to escape

The act of leaving or fleeing from a person from a situation.

dumuhagi

To trick or manipulate someone for one's own interests.

Manipulate him for our project, it's fine!

Duhagihin mo siya para sa project natin, okay lang 'yon!

To mess with someone's mind in a bad way.

Don't mess with him, he might get mad at you.

Huwag mo siyang duhagihin, kasi baka magalit siya sa'yo.