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    Pagpawi (en. Removal)

    /paɡˈpawi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Act of removing or eliminating something.
    The removal of obstacles is important to achieve success.
    Ang pagpawi ng mga hadlang ay mahalaga upang makamit ang tagumpay.
    The process of restoring to a more desirable state.
    The removal of dust from the table clarified the room.
    Ang pagpawi ng alikabok mula sa mesa ay nagbigay-linaw sa silid.
    Removal or elimination of unnecessary items.
    The removal of scattered trash is one of the students' responsibilities in school.
    Ang pagpawi ng mga basurang nakakalat ay isa sa mga tungkulin ng mga mag-aaral sa paaralan.

    Etymology

    from the root 'pawi' meaning 'to remove' or 'to take away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    removal of fear
    the elimination of fear or anxiety.
    pagpawi ng takot
    relief of pain
    the process of alleviating pain.
    pagpawi ng sakit

    Related Words

    nullification
    the removal of validity or importance of something.
    pawalang bisa
    remove
    a root meaning to take away or eliminate.
    pawi

    Slang Meanings

    Heartbroken
    For him, he drank alcohol as a way to numb the pain of heartbreak.
    Para sa kanya, uminom siya ng alak bilang pagpawi sa sakit ng pagkasawi.
    Escape from problems
    She broke up unexpectedly, so her way of escaping was to vacation in another country.
    Nag-break siya ng wala sa panahon, kaya't ang pagpawi niya ay ang magbakasyon sa ibang bansa.
    Relief from anxiety
    When you see her, it's like all stress relief disappears.
    Pag nakita mo siya, parang nawawala ang lahat ng pagpawi sa stress.