Pagpapasubali (en. Dissent)

pag-pa-pa-su-ba-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of doubt or refusal of something.
His dissent to the group's decision caused tension.
Ang kanyang pagpapasubali sa desisyon ng grupo ay nagdulot ng tensyon.
The act of not accepting a proposal or opinion.
He expressed dissent to others' suggestions.
Nagbigay siya ng pagpapasubali sa mga mungkahi ng iba.
A statement of disagreement with an idea or belief.
His dissent provided clarity on the issue.
Ang kanyang pagpapasubali ay nagbigay liwanag sa isyu.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'subali' meaning to agree or to permit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissent to a decision
Refusal or doubt about a consensus.
pagpapasubali sa desisyon

Related Words

refusal
An act of not accepting or agreeing to something.
pagtatanggi
clarity
The clarity of mind that leads to acceptance or unity.
aliwalas

Slang Meanings

preference
So that's why he's there, he has a preference for her.
Kaya pala siya nandiyan, may pagpapasubali siya sa kanya.
leading on
Don't indulge in it, it's just leading on.
Huwag ka nang magpapasubali, puro pagpapaasa lang 'yan.
butterflies in the stomach
He felt butterflies in his stomach when he saw his crush, you can see the excitement!
Nagpapasubali siya nung makita niya ang crush niya, kita mo yung kilig!