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    Kumontra (en. To counter)

    /kuˈmontra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of opposing or resisting an idea, action, or statement.
    He countered the board's decision last week.
    Kumontra siya sa desisyon ng lupon noong nakaraang linggo.
    Preventing or obstructing something or someone.
    The citizens countered the new law that was passed.
    Kumontra ang mga mamamayan sa bagong batas na ipinasa.
    Receiving or criticizing with the intention of disagreeing.
    He countered his opponent's arguments in the debate.
    Kumontra siya sa mga argumento ng kanyang kalaban sa debate.

    Etymology

    From the English word 'counter' meaning 'to help resist.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    counter an opinion
    Opposing a perspective or idea.
    kumontra sa opinyon
    counter a plan
    Opposing a set course of action or plan.
    kumontra sa plano

    Related Words

    opposition
    The act of resisting or countering something.
    pagsalungat
    criticism
    The act of focusing criticism or opposition against an idea or situation.
    pagbatikos

    Slang Meanings

    To respond or counter in an argument.
    He countered what his teacher said about the grades.
    Kumontra siya sa sinabi ng teacher niya tungkol sa mga grades.
    To oppose or disagree with a situation.
    He opposed this plan and suggested a better idea.
    Kumontra siya sa planong ito at nagbigay ng mas magandang ideya.
    To provide support against an action or decision.
    People opposed this new law on social media.
    Kumontra ang mga tao sa bagong batas na ito sa social media.