Panggigipuspos (en. Exploitation)

/paŋgiɡipuspos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of having control or claim over the wealth or power of another person.
The exploitation of workers causes protests.
Ang panggigipuspos sa mga manggagawa ay nagiging sanhi ng mga protesta.
Abuse or exploitation of an individual's abilities or situation.
The systematic exploitation of indigenous people causes great concern.
Ang sistematikong panggigipuspos sa mga katutubo ay nagdudulot ng labis na pagkabahala.

Etymology

From the word 'gipuspos' meaning a tight grip or exploitation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exploitation of farmers
The abuse of the rights and wealth of farmers.
panggigipuspos ng mga magsasaka

Related Words

exploitation
The process of taking advantage of another person in an unfair manner.
pagsasamantala

Slang Meanings

reporting or gossiping about other people
Don't gossip about our friends; they might get hurt.
Huwag ka nang manggigipuspos sa mga kaibigan natin, baka masaktan lang sila.
revealing a secret
I hope you won't spill to others about what happened.
Sana'y huwag mo akong paggipuspos sa iba tungkol sa nangyari.
exchanging gossip
It feels like we are always gossiping about them.
Parang lagi na lang tayong nanganggigipuspos sa kanila.