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    Mangatakot (en. To frighten)

    /maŋaˈtakot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that means to startle or disturb.
    Ghost stories are often used to frighten children.
    Ang mga kwentong multo ay madalas na ginagamit upang mangatakot ng mga bata.
    An act of instilling fear in others.
    He intended to frighten his classmates.
    Sinadya niyang mangatakot ng kanyang mga kaklase.
    A way of expressing fear or apprehension.
    Sometimes people frighten to show their power.
    Minsan ang mga tao ay mangatakot upang ipakita ang kanilang kapangyarihan.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'takot', meaning 'fear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    You're frightening again.
    You are becoming the cause of fear in others.
    Mangatakot ka na naman.

    Related Words

    fear
    An emotion that represents a feeling of anxiety or dread.
    takot
    surprise
    A type of reaction to sudden or unexpected events.
    gulat

    Slang Meanings

    Scaring
    Of course, they don't want to scare people in front of the camera.
    Siyempre, ayaw nilang nang takot-takot sa mga tao sa harapan ng camera.
    Child of darkness
    That's just for courage, like child of darkness.
    Pampalakas ng loob lang 'yan, parang pamangkin ng dilim.
    Ghosting
    Don't ghost me; just scare me when I'm there.
    'Wag mo akong ghosting, mangatakot ka lang kapag nandiyan na ako.