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    Pagpasubalian (en. Denial)

    pag-pa-su-ba-li-an

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of denying or doubting something.
    The denial of his statements shows a lack of trust.
    Ang pagpasubalian sa kanyang mga sinasabi ay nagpapakita ng kawalang-tiwala.
    A statement that expresses denial or objection.
    The denial of his allegation caused tension in the debate.
    Ang pagpasubalian ng kanyang alegasyon ay nagdulot ng tensyon sa debate.
    The state or condition of not accepting the truth.
    In denying the evidence, it becomes difficult to progress in the case.
    Sa pagpasubalian ng mga ebidensya, nagiging mahirap ang pag-usad ng kaso.

    Etymology

    It comes from the root word 'subali' which means denial or doubt.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    In denial
    In the context of doubt or rejection of a statement or idea.
    Sa pagpasubalian

    Related Words

    questioning
    The action of asking or questioning something.
    pagtatanong
    opposition
    The active resistance to an idea or belief.
    pagsalungat

    Slang Meanings

    tattling (sawing or accusing someone)
    I can't trust him, he's just all about tattling.
    Hindi ko siya mapagkakatiwalaan, puro basa-basa lang siya.
    gossip
    No matter what gossip, don’t get involved in the accusations.
    Kahit anong chismis, wag kang papasok sa pagpasubalian.
    throwing stones to the sky (used when talking about someone indirectly)
    Throwing stones to the sky, those who get hit shouldn't be mad about the accusations.
    Bato-bato sa langit, ang tamaan huwag magalit sa pagpasubalian.