Manlapastangan (en. Abuser)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of violating or abusing the welfare or rights of others.
We should not allow those who are indifferent to abuse.
Hindi natin dapat hayaan na manlapastangan ang mga taong walang malasakit.
To abuse power or authority over others.
The government will violate its people if they do not provide proper services.
Ang pamahalaan ay manlapastangan sa kanilang mga tao kung hindi sila magbibigay ng tamang serbisyo.
To accept or utilize things or services that violate the law or ethics.
Anyone who violates the law should be held accountable for their mistakes.
Ang sinumang manlapastangan sa batas ay dapat managot sa kanilang mga pagkakamali.

Common Phrases and Expressions

violate the law
To breach or not adhere to established laws.
manlapastangan sa batas
betray trust
Abuse of trust given to a person.
manlapastangan ng tiwala

Related Words

exploitation
Using others for one's own benefit.
pagsasamantala
abuse
The act of exploiting or violating the rights of others.
pang-aabuso

Slang Meanings

To speak badly or disrespectfully about people or things.
Don't be rude, make sure to respect everyone.
Huwag kang manlapastangan, siguraduhin mong may respeto ka sa lahat.
To be tough or grumpy towards others.
What's your problem? You seem rude to everyone.
Anong problema mo? Parang manlapastangan ka sa lahat.
To act as if you are unaffected by others' opinions.
He seems not to be rude, but he says bad things behind people's backs.
Parang hindi siya manlapastangan, pero may mga sinasabi siyang hindi maganda sa likod.