Paghihinakdal (en. Accusation)

/paɡhihinakdal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of expressing a sentiment against a person accused of wrongdoing.
Requesting an accusation without sufficient basis can lead to conflict.
Ang paghingi ng paghihinakdal nang walang sapat na batayan ay maaaring magdulot ng labanan.
The statements or evidence laid against a person.
The accusation against him reached the court.
Ang paghihinakdal laban sa kanya ay umabot sa hukuman.
A form of formal filing of a case or complaint against an individual.
The accusation in such situations requires legal processes.
Kailangan ng legal na proseso ang paghihinakdal sa mga ganitong sitwasyon.

Etymology

from the root word 'hinakdal' meaning accusation, with 'pag' indicating the action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

searching for the truth in the accusation
The process of discovering the truth related to the accusation.
paghahanap ng katotohanan sa paghihinakdal

Related Words

accusation
A statement regarding the alleged misconduct of a person.
akusasyon
prosecution
The process of officially filing a case or complaint in court.
pagsasakdal

Slang Meanings

gossip or rumors
That's why he doesn't want to talk, because there are rumors about him.
Kaya pala ayaw niyang makipag-usap, kasi may mga paghihinakdal sa kanya.
regret for something done
He felt regret after hurting his friend.
Nakaramdam siya ng paghihinakdal matapos niyang saktan ang kaibigan niya.