Pagpumilitan (en. Coercion)
/paɡpuˈmilitan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of forcing or coercing someone to do something.
The coercion of him to disclose information is against his rights.
Ang pagpumilitan sa kanya na magpahayag ng impormasyon ay labag sa kanyang karapatan.
A situation where a person is compelled to act under threat or pressure.
Coercion occurred in the business due to fear of penalties.
Nangyari ang pagpumilitan sa negosyo dahil sa takot sa mga parusa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not acquiesce to coercion
Do not give in to threats or coercion.
huwag pumayag sa pagpumilitan
Related Words
forced
A word referring to the act of forcing or compelling a person or thing.
pilit
Slang Meanings
forced insistence
This is the third time he tried to insist, but he still wasn't accommodated.
Pangatlong ulit na niyang sinubukang magpumilitan subalit hindi pa rin siya pinaunlakan.
lack of understanding
He can't deny that there's an element of insistence in his decisions even when he's unsure.
Di niya na maitanggi na may pagka-pagpumilitan ang kanyang mga desisyon kahit hindi siya sigurado.
pleading
Sometimes, insisting seems like pleading that easily gives in.
Minsan, ang pagpumilitan ay tila pagsusumamo na madaling magpaubaya.