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    Pagsuway (en. Disobedience)

    /paɡˈsu.waj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of not following a law, rule, or command.
    His disobedience to the school rules resulted in punishment.
    Ang kanyang pagsuway sa mga patakaran ng paaralan ay nagdulot sa kanya ng parusa.
    The situation where a person does not follow what is assigned or expected.
    He committed disobedience to his parents, causing conflict in their home.
    Nakagawa siya ng pagsuway sa kanyang mga magulang na nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang tahanan.
    Violation of established ethics or standards.
    Disobedience to unfounded social standards can result in conflict.
    Ang pagsuway sa mga walang batayang pamantayan ng lipunan ay maaaring magresulta sa pagkakasalungat.

    Etymology

    The word 'pagsuway' comes from the root word 'suway' meaning 'to violate' or 'not to follow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    disobedience to parents
    Not following the commands or advice of parents.
    pagsuway sa magulang
    disobedience to the law
    Violation of established laws of society.
    pagsuway sa batas

    Related Words

    violate
    The word 'suway' means 'to violate' or 'not to follow'.
    suway
    against
    A word that implies opposition or resistance.
    laban

    Slang Meanings

    rebel or being defiant
    He's acting rebellious again against the school's rules.
    Parang pagsuway na naman ang ginagawa niya sa mga alituntunin ng paaralan.
    to go against the grain
    Enough with the defiance, just follow the group leader.
    Tama na ang pagsuway, sumunod ka na lang sa lider ng grupo.
    cheating in a relationship (a mistress)
    His defiance is related to his mistress.
    Yung pagsuway kasi niya, may kinalaman sa kabit niya.