Pagkasugpo (en. Suppression)
pag-ka-sug-po
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act or process of suppressing something.
The suppression of crimes is important for the safety of the community.
Ang pagkasukpo sa mga krimen ay mahalaga para sa kaligtasan ng komunidad.
Stopping or hindering a situation or problem.
There is a need for the suppression of diseases to maintain everyone's health.
Kailangan ang pagkasugpo sa mga sakit upang mapanatili ang kalusugan ng lahat.
An intervention or measure to prevent the spread of an undesirable situation.
The suppression of pollution is an important goal of the government.
Ang pagkasugpo sa polusyon ay isang mahalagang layunin ng gobyerno.
Etymology
Root word: sugpo (to suppress, to combat) + pag- (noun prefix)
Common Phrases and Expressions
suppression of crime
Suppression or stopping of criminal activities.
pagkasugpo ng krimen
suppression of diseases
Stopping or hindering the spread of diseases.
pagkasugpo ng sakit
Related Words
suppress
The word sugpo refers to the act of suppressing or restraining something.
sugpo
suppression
This means stopping or hindering something that becomes abusive.
pagsupil
Slang Meanings
Fighting or suppressing a problem or situation
We need to overcome the challenges brought by the pandemic, so we must have a strong suppression.
Kailangan nating pagtagumpayan ang mga pagsubok na dala ng pandemya, kaya't dapat tayong may matibay na pagkasugpo.
Actions that show strong opposition
The suppression of the union members against the company's plans is crucial for their rights.
Ang pagkasugpo ng mga taga-unyon sa mga plano ng kumpanya ay mahalaga para sa kanilang karapatan.