Mapangdusta (en. Abusive)

ma-pang-dus-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means insulting or abusive.
His abusive words reached people's hearts.
Ang kanyang mga mapangdusta na salita ay umabot sa mga tao sa kanilang puso.
Shows disrespect or defiance towards others.
His abusive behavior angered his friends.
Ang kanyang mapangdusta na asal ay nagdulot ng galit sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

abusive words
words that show disrespect and hurt the feelings of others
mapangdusta na salita

Related Words

abuse
A word meaning insult or oppression.
dusta

Slang Meanings

to tease or correct someone in a negative way
Don't argue about his wrong decisions, he just sounds like a bully.
Huwag mo nang pagtalunan ang kanyang mga maling desisyon, para lang siyang mapangdusta.
someone who likes to bully or make fun of others
My classmate is such a bully, he's always being harsh.
Sobrang mapangdusta ng kaklase ko, lagi nalang siya nagmamalupit.
being mocking through jokes
Instead of helping, he just ridiculed his friend.
Imbes na tumulong, nagmapangdusta pa siya sa kanyang kaibigan.