Itutol (en. To accuse)

itútol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to point out a mistake or shortcoming of a person.
You will point out the mistakes in his project.
Itutol mo ang mga kamalian sa kanyang proyekto.
An action of critiquing a person or thing.
Teachers often highlight his ability because it should be pointed out.
Madalas itinataas ng mga guro ang kanyang kakayahan sapagkat ito'y dapat itutol.
The process of emphasizing a mistake or discrepancy.
In class, the teacher taught how to point out misinformation.
Sa klase, itinuro ng guro kung paano itutol ang maling impormasyon.

Etymology

Root word: 'tutol' meaning to point out or to accuse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to point out a mistake
To highlight a mistake of a person.
itutol ang pagkakamali

Related Words

object
Commonly describes objection or reprimand.
tutol
reprimand
An action of stating disagreement.
pagsaway

Slang Meanings

To continue or to carry on
Hey, are you going to continue your report later?
Aba, baka itutol mo na ang report mo mamaya!
To ensure a better outcome
You should continue that for a better result!
Itutol mo yan para mas maganda ang outcome!
To go back to a task
Let's just continue with the unfinished tasks.
Itutol na lang natin yung mga unfinish task.