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    Mapanupil (en. Oppressive)

    /ma-pa-nu-pil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Able to cause fear or turmoil.
    His oppressive behavior brought fear to the people.
    Ang kanyang mapanupil na pag-uugali ay nagdala ng takot sa mga tao.
    Showcasing force or control over others.
    The government has oppressive laws against freedom of speech.
    Ang pamahalaan ay may mapanupil na batas laban sa kalayaan ng pamamahayag.
    Suffocating or disturbing the spirit of a person.
    The oppressive environment causes concern among the citizens.
    Ang mapanupil na kapaligiran ay nagbibigay ng pag-aalala sa mga mamamayan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the words 'mapan' (able) and 'upil' (to bend or instill).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    oppressive laws
    Laws that are strict and limit rights.
    mapanupil na batas
    oppressive system
    A system rooted in power and control.
    mapanupil na sistema

    Related Words

    oppression
    An act of placing others under control or force.
    pang-aapi
    restriction
    Limiting people in their freedoms.
    paghihigpit

    Slang Meanings

    diligent observer or watcher of other people
    Wow, Mark is so nosy with his friends, he's always snooping around.
    Grabe, si Mark, ang mapanupil niya sa mga kaibigan niya, parati nalang siya nag-i-snoop sa kanila.
    a person who loves to judge or give opinions without any knowledge
    Don't listen to him, he's judgemental about things he doesn't even understand.
    Huwag kang makikinig sa kanya, mapanupil siya sa mga bagay na hindi naman niya naiintindihan.