Palisan (en. To dismiss)

/paˈlisan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of denying or dismissing something or someone.
The dismissal of his invitation gave a bad feeling.
Ang palisan sa kanyang imbitasyon ay nagbigay ng di magandang pakiramdam.
verb
The act of denying or dismissing.
He initiated the dismissal of all complaints from customers.
Pinasimulan niya ang palisan sa lahat ng mga reklamo mula sa mga customer.

Etymology

from the word 'palis', meaning 'to deny' or 'to dismiss'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dismiss the problems
related to providing solutions to issues by denying or dismissing them.
palisan ang mga problema

Related Words

denial
The act of not accepting or agreeing.
pagtanggi

Slang Meanings

For people who don't want to date or be in a relationship.
Many people go 'palisan' when they're stressed out about relationships.
Ang daming nagpa-palisan kapag ma-stress sila sa mga relasyon.
Avoiding a situation or person that is annoying or unpleasant.
I started to 'palisan' from my toxic friends.
Nagsimula akong mag-palisan mula sa mga toxic na kaibigan ko.
Steering clear of conflict or trouble.
No wonder he's quiet, he's 'palisan' from the conflict.
Kaya pala siya tahimik, nagpa-palisan siya sa gulo.