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    Pagdambong (en. Plundering)

    /paɡ'dambɔŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of stealing or taking things from another person in a manner often accompanied by violence or force.
    The plundering of people's properties is against the law.
    Ang pagdambong sa mga ari-arian ng mga tao ay labag sa batas.
    A form of looting that often occurs during wars and battles.
    During the war, plundering in enemy villages was common.
    Sa panahon ng digmaan, madalas ang pagdambong sa mga nayon ng mga kaaway.
    The collection of items that do not belong to you and without the owner's permission.
    Plundering abandoned equipment is unacceptable.
    Ang pagdambong sa mga naiwan na kagamitan ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conducting plunder
    the process of stealing or taking property from others, usually with force.
    pagsasagawa ng pagdambong

    Related Words

    plunder
    The word 'dambong' refers to the very act that encompasses the theme of unauthorized taking.
    dambong

    Slang Meanings

    Robbery or plundering with ulterior motives.
    The corrupt officials committed a huge plundering of the town's funds.
    Sobrang pagdambong ang ginawa ng mga corrupt na opisyal sa pondo ng bayan.
    Gaining excessive benefits from something.
    Because of his intelligence, he always ends up reaping benefits from opportunities.
    Dahil sa kanyang talino, lagi siyang umaabot sa pagdambong sa pagkakataon.
    A collective action aimed at seizing the wealth or riches of others.
    They planned a plundering of the warehouse of those transporting in-demand products.
    Nagplano sila ng pagdambong sa warehouse ng mga nagdadala ng mga in-demand na produkto.