Naghihimagsik (en. Rebelling)

/nɑg.ɪ.hɪ.mɑk.sɪk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of uprising or resistance against authority.
The workers are rebelling against unfair conditions at work.
Ang mga manggagawa ay nag-naghihimagsik laban sa hindi makatarungang kondisyon sa trabaho.
The act of opposing existing systems or government.
Students are rebelling against the school's policies.
Naghihimagsik ang mga estudyante sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.
Performing actions to demonstrate disagreement.
Many people are rebelling against unjust laws.
Maraming tao ang naghihimagsik sa mga hindi makatarungang batas.

Etymology

from the root word 'himagsik' which means uprising or rebellion

Common Phrases and Expressions

rebelling masses
A group of people that is revolting or rebelling.
naghihimagsik na masa
rebellious spirit
A feeling of resistance and uprising.
naghihimagsik na espiritu

Related Words

rebellion
A broad uprising against a system or government.
himagsik
revolution
A larger form of rebellion that causes change in government or society.
rebolusyon

Slang Meanings

Rebellious
He's really the rebellious type, he doesn't follow the rules.
Siya talaga ang mga nag-hihimagsik na tipo, hindi siya sumusunod sa mga patakaran.
Brooding
He's gone past being rebellious; he's just brooding in the corner.
Lampas na siya sa pagiging nag-hihimagsik, nagmumukmok na lang siya sa sulok.
Rebellious vibe
That one has such a rebellious vibe, always rebelling against everything!
Grabe ang air ng pasaway niyan, lagi na lang nag-hihimagsik sa lahat!