Mapagtutol (en. Oppose)
/ma.pag.tu.tol/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of opposing or resisting.
He often opposes decisions he disagrees with.
Madalas siyang mapagtutol sa mga desisyong hindi siya sang-ayon.
adjective
Indicates a characteristic of something that has the ability to obstruct or oppose.
He has an opposing attitude towards unjust laws.
Siya ay may mapagtutol na ugali sa mga hindi makatarungang batas.
Common Phrases and Expressions
oppositional viewpoint
A viewpoint that advocates opposition to ideas or proposals.
mapagtutol na pananaw
oppositional stance
A position dedicated to opposing something.
mapagtutol na postura
Related Words
opposition
The act of opposing or resisting an idea or proposal.
pagsalungat
against
A word used to denote opposition or resistance.
kontra
Slang Meanings
Strong-willed or firm in the principles they uphold.
They are very strong-willed when it comes to issues of rights.
Sobrang mapagtutol siya pagdating sa mga isyu ng karapatan.
Has something to fight for or firmly stands by their own opinion.
Our group is strong in opposing the wrong government system.
Ang grupo namin ay mapagtutol sa maling sistema ng gobyerno.