Pagtalusiraan (en. Malice)

/pagtalu-siraan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act or ability to cause harm to others.
His malice caused a rift in their group.
Ang kanyang pagtalusiraan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang samahan.
A type of conflict that typically arises from accumulated grievances.
Due to malice, the friends stopped talking.
Dahil sa pagtalusiraan, hindi na nag-usap ang magkaibigan.
A term that refers to ill intent towards others.
Avoid people filled with malice.
Iwasan ang mga tao na puno ng pagtalusiraan.

Etymology

From the root word 'talusira' meaning danger or downfall.

Common Phrases and Expressions

destruction of relationship
The breaking of a relationship due to ill intentions.
pagtalusira ng ugnayan
destruction of trust
The loss of trust in a person or group due to bad actions.
pagtalusira ng tiwala

Related Words

traitor
A person with ill intentions towards their peers.
taksil
intrigue
Stories or accusations aimed at destroying another person.
intriga

Slang Meanings

gossiping or throwing shade
Don't get involved in their gossip, you don't know what's really happening.
Huwag kang makialam sa pagtalusiraan nila, wala kang kaalaman sa totoong nangyayari.
exchange of juicy stories
The gossip at the office is terrible, it's all just rumors.
Ang sagwa ng pagtalusiraan sa opisina, puro chismis lang.
to put someone down
Why is there always gossip in our group?
Bakit lagi na lang may pagtalusiraan sa grupo natin?