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    Pagsaway (en. Rebuke)

    /paɡ.sa.waj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of rebuking or criticizing a person or action.
    The rebuke of his bad behavior is necessary.
    Ang pagsaway sa kanyang hindi magandang asal ay kinakailangan.
    A form of speech aimed at correcting wrongs.
    Rebuke is needed so that the mistake won't happen again.
    Kailangan ang pagsaway upang hindi na maulit ang pagkakamali.
    A reprimand intended to dissuade bad behavior.
    Parents have the right to administer reprimands to their children.
    Ang mga magulang ay may karapatang magsagawa ng pagsaway sa kanilang mga anak.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'saway'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rebuke of wrongdoings
    The act of correcting wrong actions.
    pagsaway sa mali
    to administer a rebuke
    The act of giving correction or reprimand.
    magsagawa ng pagsaway

    Related Words

    rebuke
    The root word meaning correction or criticism.
    saway
    opposition
    The act of resisting or disagreeing with an idea or act.
    pagsalungat

    Slang Meanings

    rebuke
    You need to call Marco out again for his nonsense.
    Kailangan mo na namang magsita kay Marco sa kanyang mga kalokohan.
    calling attention
    The teacher called attention because of what Juan did.
    Nagpatawag ng pansin si teacher dahil sa ginawa ni Juan.
    cursing
    You can't help but curse at him because of his behavior.
    Di mo na naman naiiwasan ang pagmumura sa kanya dahil sa kanyang ugali.
    mocking
    I don't want to mock, but I really need to tell the truth.
    Ayaw ko nang maglait, pero kailangan ko talagang ipagsabi ang totoo.