Pagmamalupit (en. Cruelty)

/paɡmaˈmalupit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or quality of being cruel or exhibiting cruel behavior.
Cruelty towards animals is unacceptable.
Ang pagmamalupit sa mga hayop ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.
Causing pain or hardship to others.
His cruelty caused pain to everyone.
Ang kanyang pagmamalupit ay nagdulot ng sakit sa lahat.
A behavior aimed at hurting or harming others.
Cruelty towards those who are younger is forbidden.
Bawal ang pagmamalupit sa mga mas nakababata.

Etymology

From the word 'malupit' meaning fierce or cruel, with the prefix 'pag-'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cruelty to others
Behavior of oppression or abuse towards others.
pagmamalupit sa kapwa

Related Words

fierce
An adjective describing a person or thing with a fierce or cruel characteristic.
malupit
oppression
The act of oppressing or attacking another person without reason.
pangaapi

Slang Meanings

Super cool
Jake's actions are really impressive!
Ang pagkilos ni Jake, talagang pagmamalupit!
Effort or hard work that's exhausting everything
These guys are really going all out in rehearsal, it's fun but tough!
Ang pagmamalupit ng mga 'to sa rehearsal, ang saya pero ang hirap!
Eye-catching or enticing
Their outfits are absolutely striking!
Yung mga outfits nila, pagmamalupit talaga!