Lasunin (en. To poison)

lah-soo-neen

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of putting poison in something or someone.
He poisoned the food to take revenge.
Nilason niya ang pagkain upang makaganti.
The process of causing harm or deterioration to something through poison.
Out of his anger, he tried to poison his enemy.
Dahil sa kanyang galit, sinubukan niyang lasunin ang kanyang kaaway.

Etymology

From the word 'lasun', meaning to poison or to kill.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poison the mind
To provide false information or manipulate the thoughts of others.
lasunin ang isip

Related Words

poison
A substance harmful to health.
lasun
to poison
A verb referring to the action of putting poison.
lasunin

Slang Meanings

to bring pain or trouble
I don't know why they want to lasunin me, it's like they have a grudge against me.
Hindi ko alam kung bakit niya ako lasunin, parang may galit sakin.
to sabotage or destroy a plan
I've talked to them, so I won't let them lasunin their plans against me.
Nakausap ko na sila, kaya't hindi na ako magpapa-lasunin sa kanilang mga balak.
to hurt or offend someone's feelings
What they said really lasunin me, it felt like a slap.
Kaka-lasunin ng mga sinasabi niya, para akong sinampal.