Paglupig (en. Subjugation)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The victory in a battle or conflict.
His subjugation of the enemy brought peace to the town.
Ang kanyang paglupig sa kalaban ay nagbigay ng kapayapaan sa bayan.
The process of surrendering or preventing opposition.
The subjugation of rebellious groups became the government's objective.
Ang paglupig ng mga mapaghimagsik na grupo ay naging layunin ng pamahalaan.
The use of force to control others or a group.
The subjugation of citizens is against human rights.
Ang paglupig sa mga mamamayan ay labag sa karapatang pantao.

Etymology

from the root word 'lupig' meaning 'to defeat' or 'to subjugate'

Common Phrases and Expressions

subjugation of the enemy
victory against an enemy or opponent
paglupig sa kaaway

Related Words

conquest
The act of taking control of a place or group of people.
pagsakop
suppression
Controlling or preventing a revolt or rebellion.
pagsupil

Slang Meanings

conquest or defeat of the opponent
The defeat of our team in the finals was unexpected!
Yung paglupig ng team namin sa finals, di ko inasahan!
imposing power or control over someone else
It felt like a domination in our friendship; it got strained!
Parang paglupig yung nangyari sa friendship namin, nagkalamat na!