Maktol (en. Maltreated)

mak-tol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who experiences abuse or unfair treatment.
Maria is a maltreated person due to the repeated bullying she faces.
Si Maria ay isang maktol dahil sa mga paulit-ulit na panlilibak sa kanya.
The experience of facing unjust conditions or effects.
The maltreated condition of the workers needs to be addressed by the government.
Ang maktol na kalagayan ng mga manggagawa ay kinakailangang tugunan ng pamahalaan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maltreated child
A child who experiences abuse.
maktol na bata
maltreated in society
People or groups that are neglected or disregarded by society.
maktol sa lipunan

Related Words

abuse
An action that brings harm or pain to a person.
pang-aabuso
exploited person
A person who is exploited or abused.
pagsasamantalang tao

Slang Meanings

A person or group with noisy or annoying behavior.
Those loudmouths are just full of nonsense!
Ang mga maktol na yan, puro kalokohan lang!
A term describing someone who is too judgmental or boastful.
Don't act all tough here; you're just full of snarky comments.
Huwag kang magpakalalaki dito, ang dami mo namang maktol na patutsada.