Mahintakutan (en. Intimidation)

/mah-in-ta-ku-tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act or means of instilling fear in others.

Intimidation should not be a method of teaching.

Ang mahintakutan ay hindi dapat maging paraan ng pagtuturo.

A form of intimidation that originates from any person or situation.

Intimidation can affect a person's mental health.

Maaaring maapektuhan ng mahintakutan ang kalusugan ng isip ng isang tao.

Derived from the word 'hintakut' meaning to instill fear or surprise.

to intimidate others

to instill fear in others

mahintakutan ang iba

fear

An emotion arising from a person's perception of danger or threat.

takot

threat

The act of doing things that cause fear or anxiety.

pananakot

someone who is anxious about what should happen

I'm getting mahintakutan with what you're thinking, when are we really going to the concert?

Mahintakutan na ako sa mga iniisip mo eh, kailan ba talaga tayo pupunta sa concert?

someone who interrupts with immediate questions in a conversation

Wow, you're getting mahintakutan with your questions, let's just chill.

Grabe, mahintakutan ka na sa mga tanong mo, chill lang tayo.

feeling anxious or fidgety about a situation

I'm really getting mahintakutan while waiting for the exam results.

Mahintakutan talaga ako habang naghihintay ng results sa exam.