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    Pagsakwil (en. Denial)

    pag-sak-wil

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of refusing or not accepting something.
    His denial of the offer caused confusion among everyone.
    Ang kanyang pagsakwil sa alok ay nagdulot ng pagkalito sa lahat.
    A statement that something is not true or does not exist.
    His denial of the accusations proves his honesty.
    Ang pagsakwil niya sa mga akusasyon ay nagpapatunay ng kanyang katapatan.
    The state of renouncing or rejecting something.
    The people's denial of false information is important in society.
    Ang pagsakwil ng mga tao sa mga maling impormasyon ay mahalaga sa lipunan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sakwil' meaning rejection or denial.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    denial of bad habits
    Avoiding or rejecting undesirable behaviors.
    pagsakwil sa masamang gawi
    rejection of an offer
    Refusing a proposed opportunity or thing.
    pagsakwil sa alok

    Related Words

    sakwil
    The root word meaning rejection or renunciation.
    sakwil

    Slang Meanings

    throwaway or lack of interest in dealing
    She doesn't want you anymore, it's a throwaway vibe towards you.
    Ayaw na niya sa’yo, pagsakwil na ang latag niya sa'yo.
    indifference or ignoring
    She just ignored it and stopped talking.
    Nagsawat na lang siya at hindi na nakipag-usap.
    to leave or distance oneself
    He distanced himself from the group after the issue.
    Nagpagsakwil siya mula sa grupo pagkatapos ng isyu.