Magbanta (en. To threaten)

/maɡˈbanta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of warning or expressing danger or threat to a person or thing.
He threatened that he would not attend school if he was not given the proper amount.
Nagbanta siya na hindi na siya papasok sa paaralan kung hindi siya bibigyan ng karampatang halaga.
The process of stating possible or threatening situations.
The weather report warned of bad weather in the coming days.
Nagbanta ang ulat ng panahon ng masamang panahon sa mga susunod na araw.
An expression of threat as a means of dictating or deciding.
In his anger, he threatened to punish anyone who tried to disobey.
Sa kanyang galit, nagbanta siya na paparusahan ang sinumang magtatangkang sumuway.

Common Phrases and Expressions

threatened with harm
issued a threat to commit evil
nagbanta ng kasamaan

Related Words

threat
A statement that brings fear or danger.
banta
warning
A message that contains advice or a reminder about a danger.
babala

Slang Meanings

to curse or get angry
He threatened that if I don't give him my cellphone, he'll get jealous of me.
Nagbanta siya na kung hindi ko ibibigay ang cellphone ko, pagseselosan niya ako.
to speak poorly or negatively
He just threatened on social media, he isn't serious.
Magbanta lang siya sa social media, hindi naman siya seryoso.