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    Pagkakaila (en. Denial)

    /paɡkaˈkaila/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of refusing or rejecting something or a truth.
    His denial of the truth caused conflicts in their family.
    Ang kanyang pagkakaila sa katotohanan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang pamilya.
    A legal term referring to the rejection of accusations or charges.
    In court, his denial of the accusations shows his chance to defend himself.
    Sa korte, ang kanyang pagkakaila sa mga paratang ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagkakataon na ipagtanggol ang sarili.
    The desire not to admit a truth or situation.
    His denial of what he feels worsened his condition.
    Ang pagkakaila niya sa kanyang nararamdaman ay nagpalala sa kanyang kalagayan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'kaila' meaning 'to know'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    denial of the truth
    refusal or rejection of a real situation
    pagkakaila sa katotohanan
    blatant denial
    strong refusal or rejection of an idea or accusation
    diretsong pagkakaila

    Related Words

    know
    In this context, it refers to recognition or knowledge of a situation or person.
    kaila
    truth
    A thing that is regarded as truly existing or having occurred.
    katotohanan

    Slang Meanings

    denial or turning away from the truth
    He is in such denial about his own mistakes.
    Sobrang pagkakaila niya sa sarili niyang pagkakamali.
    avoidance of painful truth
    He is in a state of denial about their breakup.
    Nasa estado siya ng pagkakaila tungkol sa kanilang breakup.
    having a wrong perspective
    That's his denial about the situation; he thinks they're still okay.
    Yun ang pagkakaila niya sa sitwasyon, akala niya ay okay pa sila.