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    Pagbanto (en. Opposition)

    /pagˈbanto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of opposing or resisting.
    The opposition to the council's decision caused significant discussion.
    Ang pagbanto sa desisyon ng konseho ay nagdulot ng malaking usapan.
    Preventing something from happening.
    There is much resistance to their plan to start a new project.
    Maraming pagbanto sa kanilang plano sa pagbuo ng bagong proyekto.
    Having an opposing view against the common opinion.
    His opposition to the policies set a new direction.
    Ang kanyang pagbanto sa mga patakaran ay nagtakda ng bagong direksyon.

    Etymology

    Originating from the root word 'banto' which means 'opposition' or 'resistance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give opposition
    To show resistance or opposition.
    magbigay ng pagbanto
    to be an opposition
    To be a reason for resisting or opposing something or a viewpoint.
    maging pagbanto

    Related Words

    opposition
    The action of rejection or countering something.
    tutol
    opposition
    Having a different view or stance on an issue.
    pagsalungat

    Slang Meanings

    Opposition or resistance to something.
    We need to resist these wrong decisions.
    Kailangan nating magpabanto sa mga maling desisyon na ito.
    Striving not to agree.
    No one succeeded in opposing his ideas.
    Walang nagtagumpay sa pagbanto sa kanyang mga ideya.