Pabulaanan (en. To deny)

/pabulaˈanan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To refute or deny a statement or accusation.
He denied that he was there when the incident happened.
Pabulaanan niyang hindi siya nandiyan nang nangyari ang insidente.
To express the untruth of something.
He needs to deny the accusations against him.
Kailangan niyang pabulaanan ang mga paratang laban sa kanya.

Etymology

From the root word 'bula' which means 'lie' or 'deceit.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

deny the fault
to deny a wrongdoing or mistake.
pabulaanan ang pagkasala

Related Words

lying
the act of not telling the truth.
pagsisinungaling
consultation
the process of seeking advice or opinions from others.
pagsasangguni

Slang Meanings

lying
Everything he said was just a bunch of lies.
Ang lahat ng sinabi niya ay puro pabulaanan lang.
falsehood
I won't listen to him anymore, it's all just falsehoods.
Hindi na ako makikinig sa kanya, puro pabulaanan na lang.
imagination
All his stories are just lies, it seems like mere imagination.
Lahat ng kwento niya, puro pabulaanan, mukhang imahinasyon lang.