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    Pagkontra (en. Opposition)

    /pagˈkɔntra/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of opposing or resisting an idea, proposal, or person.
    His opposition to the law gained a lot of support.
    Ang kanyang pagkontra sa batas ay umani ng marami pang suporta.
    The state or condition of being against.
    The opposition to his plan opened the door for other ideas.
    Ang pagkontra sa kanyang plano ay nagbigay-daan sa iba pang ideya.
    Speaking or acting contrary to what others think.
    His opposition to the teacher's statement showed his own opinion.
    Ang pagkontra niya sa pahayag ng guro ay nagpakita ng kanyang sariling opinyon.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'kontra' which means to oppose or counter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opposition to the decision
    resistance to a decision or action taken.
    pagkontra sa desisyon
    gave opposition
    expressed dissent or opposition.
    nagbigay ng pagkontra

    Related Words

    contra
    means opposite or to oppose.
    kontra
    contradiction
    the act of opposing something.
    pagsalungat

    Slang Meanings

    criticism or opposition
    He is really stubborn in opposing all the ideas in the group.
    Talagang makulit siya sa pagkontra sa lahat ng ideya sa grupo.
    quarreling or fighting
    It seems like he just wants to pick a fight for no reason.
    Parang gusto na lang niyang magpagkontra kahit walang dahilan.
    a person who opposes everything, just hanging around but has opinions
    He's the classic blocker of all plans, just hanging out but always has something to say.
    Siya yung classic na pagkontra sa lahat ng plano, tambay lang pero may opinion.