Mangikil (en. To intimidate)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To intimidate means to try to frighten or create fear in others.
Sometimes, parents intimidate their children to make them obey.
Minsan, ang mga magulang ay nagmangikil sa kanilang mga anak upang sumunod sila.
It can also mean to achieve a goal through intimidation.
Gangsters often intimidate to get what they want.
Ang mga gangsters ay madalas na mangikil upang makuha ang kanilang nais.
A type of behavior aimed at scaring others.
His words seemed to intimidate his fellow students.
Ang kanyang mga salita ay tila nagmangikil sa kanyang kapwa estudyante.
Common Phrases and Expressions
intimidate others
to impose fear on others
mangikil sa kapwa
Related Words
fear
an emotion caused by danger or threat
takot
intimidation
the act of creating fear to achieve a goal
pananakot
Slang Meanings
to act tough or macho
You really don't want to act tough in life, but you always have a fight on your hands.
Ayaw mo talagang mangikil sa buhay, pero lagi kang may dalang laban.
to intrude or meddle
Are you just trying to intrude in the scene, right?
Parang mangikil ka lang sa eksena, di ba?
to bully or exploit
Why do you seem to bully the kids here?
Bakit parang ikaw ang mangikil dito sa mga bata?