Magsabwatan (en. Conspire)

/magsabˈwatan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The act of agreeing between two or more people on a secret goal.
They conspired to pass the law they wanted.
Sila ay nagsabwatan upang maipasa ang batas na kanilang nais.
The making of a plan or plot with malicious intent.
The thieves conspired for their next robbery attempt.
Nagsabwatan ang mga magnanakaw para sa kanilang susunod na pagtatangkang pagnanakaw.
Cooperating with others for a specific purpose that is often indirect.
The opponents conspired to overthrow the leadership.
Ang mga kalaban ay nagsabwatan upang pabagsakin ang liderato.

Etymology

Formed from the root word 'sabwat' meaning to conspire or collaborate secretly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conspire for malicious purposes
To conspire to do things that are not good.
magsabwatan para sa masamang layunin

Related Words

conspiracy
An agreement between people to do something secretly.
sabwat
conspiracy agreement
Having an agreement that includes secret intentions.
sabwatan

Slang Meanings

to plan a conspiracy or secret agreement
Let's conspire to pass this exam.
Magsabwatan tayo para mabasa sa exam na 'to.
to join forces for a common goal
We need to conspire to fight for our rights.
Kailangan nating magsabwatan para ipaglaban ang ating karapatan.
to organize something shady
Let's conspire together for this project.
Magsabwatan na lang tayong lahat para sa project na 'to.