Pagmalupitan (en. To be treated harshly)

/paɡma.luˈpi.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to experience abuse or bad treatment.
He could not stand the harsh treatment from his companions.
Hindi niya kayang tiisin ang pagmalupitan ng kanyang mga kasama.
Refers to the physical or emotional pain suffered from others.
Many people are shocked by the harsh treatment of children.
Maraming tao ang nagugulat sa pagmalupitan sa mga bata.
Represents the suffering and hardship stemming from exploitation.
The harsh treatment of workers is a serious issue.
Ang pagmalupitan sa mga manggagawa ay isang seryosong isyu.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'malupit' meaning painful or fierce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't let yourself be abused
Do not allow yourself to be hurt or abused.
Huwag magpalupit

Related Words

fierce
An adjective referring to fierce or painful treatment.
malupit

Slang Meanings

Always bullied or pressured.
It's like she gets pagmalupitan by her classmates at school.
Parang pagmalupitan siya ng mga kaklase niya sa eskwela.
Intimidated or scared.
He left because of the pagmalupitan from his neighbors.
Kaya siya umalis dahil sa pagmalupitan ng kanyang mga kapitbahay.
Hurt or oppressed.
Because of the pagmalupitan he faced, he struggled in life.
Dahil sa pagmalupitan niya sa kanya, nahirapan siya sa buhay.