Panakot (en. Scare)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or being used to induce fear.
Ghost stories are scares for children.
Ang mga kwento ng multo ay mga panakot sa mga bata.
A fear that can be used for educational or conversational purposes.
He used a scare to explain the danger of crossing the road.
Ginamit niya ang panakot upang ipaliwanag ang panganib ng paglalakad sa kalsada.

Etymology

root word: 'fear'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to create a scare
to take action or strategy to induce fear
gumawa ng panakot

Related Words

fear
An emotion associated with dread or fright.
takot
adjective
A word that describes or qualifies a noun related to fear.
pang-uri

Slang Meanings

fear deterrent
For John, that dog is just a fear deterrent against thieves.
Para kay John, yung asong malaking panakot lang sa mga magnanakaw.
fear tactic
They used the news as a fear tactic against the fishermen.
Ginawa nilang panakot ang balita para sa mga mangingisda.
stories to scare
Those scary stories are just there to scare the kids.
Yung mga kwentong nakakatakot, panakot lang yun para sa mga bata.