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    Pagsikil (en. To suppress)

    pag-si-kil

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Suppression is the act of restraining or stopping something or an emotion.
    His suppression of anger led to better outcomes.
    Ang kanyang pagsisikil sa galit ay nagdulot ng mas mabuting resulta.
    A way to obstruct the progress or advancement of a situation.
    The suppression of the idea of change led to stagnation.
    Ang pagsisikil sa ideya ng pagbabago ay nagdulot ng stagnasyon.
    Restraining a behavior or reaction that may be undesirable.
    He must suppress his fear to enter the classroom.
    Kailangang magpagsikil siya ng takot upang makapasok sa sutdyante.

    Etymology

    Root word: sikil

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suppressing emotions
    Restraining emotions or feelings.
    pagsikil sa damdamin
    suppressing anger
    Restraining feelings of anger.
    pagsikil ng galit

    Related Words

    suppress
    A term referring to the hindrance or suppression of something.
    sikil
    restraint
    The act of holding back or stopping something.
    pagpigil

    Slang Meanings

    the way of acting to achieve a goal
    This kind of drive is needed for success in life.
    Ganitong pagsikil ang kailangan para sa tagumpay sa buhay.
    perseverance or effort
    There's no other way but to keep pushing through with work.
    Walang ibang paraan kundi ang pagsikil ng tuloy-tuloy sa trabaho.
    determined towards a goal
    His strong determination in his career is why he succeeded.
    Sobrang pagsikil niya sa kanyang karera kaya't nagtagumpay siya.