Padungisin (en. To tarnish)

/pɑːdʊŋɪsɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cause dirt or stain on something.
He wanted to tarnish his white shirt with paint.
Nais niyang padungisin ang kanyang puting damit sa pamamagitan ng pintura.
To cause damage or dirt.
Those words tarnished his reputation.
Ang mga salitang iyon ay nagpadungis sa kanyang reputasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'dungis' meaning 'dirty' or 'stain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tarnish the name
To cause a bad reputation.
padungisin ang pangalan

Related Words

stain
A form of dirt or mark caused by contamination.
dungis

Slang Meanings

To tease or charm someone into submission.
I hope you can padungisin her so that you two can confess your feelings.
Sana padungisin mo siya para magkaaminan na kayo.
To pretend or hide one's true feelings.
Why padungisin how you feel? Just say it already.
Bakit padungisin mo ang nararamdaman mo, sabihin mo na lang.