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    Itakwil (en. To reject)

    i-ta-kwil

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of rejecting something or someone.
    He rejected his friend's offer.
    Itinakwil niya ang alok ng kanyang kaibigan.
    The act of disavowing or not acknowledging a relationship or connection.
    He expressed that he rejected his parents.
    Ipinahayag niya na itinakwil niya ang kanyang mga magulang.
    The display of doubt or avoidance of a responsibility.
    Sometimes, people reject their obligations.
    Minsan, itinakwil ng mga tao ang kanilang obligasyon.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'takwil' meaning 'to avoid' or 'to turn away'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reject the past
    denial of past experiences or people
    itinakwil ang nakaraan
    reject the truth
    denial of truth or reality
    itinakwil ang katotohanan

    Related Words

    takwil
    a word meaning avoidance or rejection.
    takwil

    Slang Meanings

    avoid
    Just avoid the toxic people in your life.
    Itakwil mo na lang yung mga toxic na tao sa buhay mo.
    cut off association
    Don't deal with that! Cut off your association with them!
    Wag na yan! Itakwil mo na yung alay na yung pakikisama doon!
    ignore
    You should just ignore him, don't mind him anymore.
    Dapat mo na siyang itakwil, huwag mo na siyang pansinin.