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    Paghamak (en. Disdain)

    /pah-gah-mak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Disdain is the act of looking at others as unimportant or inferior.
    Disdaining the abilities of others will not help in building good relationships.
    Ang paghamak sa kakayahan ng iba ay hindi makatutulong sa pagbuo ng magandang relasyon.
    This is a form of undervaluing a person or thing.
    His disdain for their efforts caused resentment.
    Ang kanyang paghamak sa kanilang mga pagsisikap ay nagdulot ng sama ng loob.
    Disdain can also refer to a reaction or feeling of occasional anger or disappointment.
    He showed disdain when he wasn't included in the meeting.
    Nagpakita siya ng paghamak nang hindi siya isinama sa pagpupulong.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hamak' meaning 'low' or 'insignificant'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mockery
    The process of giving disdain to others.
    paghahamakan

    Related Words

    lowly
    A word describing the meaning of being low or of little value.
    hamak
    to disdain
    A verb describing the act of disdain.
    panghamak

    Slang Meanings

    lying or slandering
    Wow, there’s a lot of paghamak against him, none of what they’re saying is true.
    Grabe, ang daming paghamak sa kanya, wala namang katotohanan ang mga sinasabi.
    lowering one's regard or respect for someone
    He’s just doing paghamak to his classmates, that’s why no one trusts him anymore.
    Paghamak na lang ang ginagawa niya sa mga kaklase niya, kaya wala nang nagtitiwala sa kanya.