Pagtutol (en. Objection)

/paɡ.tu.tol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of opposing or disagreeing with an idea, law, or situation.
He expressed his objection to the board's decision.
Nagpahayag siya ng pagtutol sa desisyon ng board.
A statement or argument that shows disagreement.
The objection to his plan sparked a lot of discussions.
Ang pagtutol sa kanyang plano ay nakabuo ng maraming diskusyon.
The condition of being disagreeable or refusing.
There are people who had objections to the new policies.
May mga taong nagkaroon ng pagtutol sa mga bagong patakaran.

Etymology

The word 'pagtutol' is derived from the root word 'tutol' meaning 'to oppose' or 'to disagree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

objection to the law
The act of opposing or disagreeing with an existing law.
pagtutol sa batas
objection to the idea
Disagreement with a proposal or viewpoint.
pagtutol sa ideya

Related Words

opposition
The active reflection or action against something.
pagsalungat
rejection
The direct refusal of an offer or idea.
pagtanggi

Slang Meanings

resistance
The resistance against the wrong system is like being enslaved to the truths.
Ang Pagtutol sa maling sistema ay parang pag-aalipin sa mga katotohanan.
opposition
I am not afraid of the opposition, as long as it’s for what is right.
Di ako natatakot sa Pagtutol, basta para sa tama.
refusal to tolerate
Resistance is a refusal to tolerate wrong actions.
Ang Pagtutol ay hindi pagpapaubaya sa mga maling hakbang.
active protest
Their resistance is an active protest on the streets.
Ang kanilang Pagtutol ay isang aktibong protesta sa kalye.