Mapagbintangan (en. To be accused)

ma-pa-g-bin-tang-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of being accusatory towards a person.
Don't be accused of things you didn't do.
Huwag kang mapagbintangan ng mga bagay na hindi mo naman ginawa.
Accusing without sufficient reason or evidence.
He is often accused of falsehoods.
Madalas siyang mapagbintangan ng mga kasinungalingan.

Etymology

This word is derived from the root 'bintang' which means 'to accuse' or 'to criticize'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not accuse without evidence.
Avoid blaming others without sufficient proof.
Huwag magbintang nang walang ebidensya.

Related Words

accusation
An accusation or charge against a person.
bintang
slander
The act of intentionally or unintentionally making harmful accusations against others.
paninira

Slang Meanings

Instigator
The instigator of the gossip is also the one everyone blames.
Ang pasimuno ng tsismis ay siya ring mapagbintangan ng lahat.
Tattletale
Don't be such a tattletale, you might get blamed.
Huwag kang sumbungero, baka ikaw ang mapagbintangan.
Critic
There's always a critic who gets blamed for new projects.
Laging may kritiko na mapagbintangan sa mga bagong proyekto.