Pagdaupin (en. Suppression)

/paɡˈdawpin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of suppressing or restraining something or someone.
The suppression of rights is one of the major issues in society.
Ang pagdaupin ng mga karapatan ay isa sa mga pangunahing isyu sa lipunan.
The state or condition of being suppressed.
Many people become sad due to the suppression of their ideas.
Maraming tao ang nalulumbay sa pagdaupin ng kanilang mga ideya.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'daupin' + the prefix 'pag'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suppression of feelings
hiding or suffering caused by not expressing one's feelings.
pagdaupin ng damdamin

Related Words

restrain
the act of controlling or hindering.
supil
stop
the act of stopping or restraining something.
pigil

Slang Meanings

training or practice timing
As long as there's pagdaupin, we'll surely jam better!
Basta't may pagdaupin, siguradong makaka-jam kami ng mas mahusay!
pouring out effort
Wow, his pagdaupin during rehearsal really means we can handle this!
Grabe, ang pagdaupin niya sa rehearsal, talagang kayang-kaya na natin 'to!
preparation and escalation (leveling up)
We need to have some pagdaupin for this presentation!
Dapat may pagdaupin tayo para sa presentation na 'to!