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    Pangungupit (en. Extortion)

    pa-ngung-up-it

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An illegal act involving taking money or property from a person through intimidation.
    Extortion is a type of crime that is against the law.
    Ang pangungupit ay isang uri ng krimen na labag sa batas.
    The act of obtaining something from a person using fear or threats.
    Many people fall victim to extortion in businesses.
    Maraming tao ang biktima ng pangungupit sa mga negosyo.
    A form of abuse of power where the abuser acts on behalf of a higher authority.
    The extortion committed by corrupt officials causes fear among citizens.
    Ang pangungupit na ginagawa ng mga tiwaling opisyal ay nagiging sanhi ng takot sa mga mamamayan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't let yourself be taken advantage of by extortion.
    Don't allow yourself to be abused or stolen from due to fear.
    Huwag magpapa-uto sa pangungupit.

    Related Words

    theft
    An act of taking something without permission or through improper means.
    kupit
    danger
    A prevailing situation of threat or risk that prompts extortion.
    panganib

    Slang Meanings

    Lying or having incorrect information.
    Your stealing my idea is too much, I thought it was only yours.
    Sobra na yang pangungupit mo sa ideya ko, akala ko kasi ikaw lang ang may-ari nito.
    Using dishonest methods to earn.
    Wow, the way people cheat in business, the profit is huge!
    Naku, ang pangungupit ng mga tao sa negosyo, ang laki ng kita!
    Reporting incorrect details or facts for personal gain.
    Manipulating your sales statistics is not good.
    Ang pangungupit sa statistics ng mga benta mo ay di kaaya-aya.