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    Paghimok (en. Persuasion)

    pa-gi-mok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of urging or motivating a person to act.
    A good persuasion is needed to achieve their targets.
    Kailangan ng maayos na paghimok upang makamit ang kanilang mga target.
    A form of influence to change a person's mind.
    He used evidence in his persuasion to convince the people.
    Gumamit siya ng mga ebidensya sa kanyang paghimok upang makumbinsi ang mga tao.
    The ability to urge or encourage others.
    The presence of persuasion is important among community leaders.
    Mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng paghimok sa mga lider ng komunidad.

    Etymology

    It originates from the root word 'himok' which means 'to coax' or 'to urge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    persuasion of support
    A process of obtaining help or achieving unity from others.
    paghimok ng suporta

    Related Words

    coax
    The act of cajoling or opening one's mouth to encourage others.
    hikbi
    compliance
    The desire or act of following the wishes or commands of others.
    pagsunod

    Slang Meanings

    talk or conversation that incites
    It seems like there's some excitement about what happened to them in class, because it's all just gossip now.
    Parang may paghihimok sa nangyari sa kanila sa klase, kasi puro chismis na lang.
    instigation or stirring up trouble
    Don't listen to him, he seems to be inciting you to get mad at your friend.
    Huwag kang makinig sa kanya, mukhang may paghihimok siya para magalit ka sa kaibigan mo.