Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Paninikil (en. Oppression)

    pah-nee-nee-keel

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The use of power to harm or manipulate others.
    The government's oppression of the citizens became the subject of news.
    Naging paksa ng balita ang paninikil ng gobyerno sa mga mamamayan.
    The struggle against or suppression of people in a specific area or community.
    Oppression should not occur in a democratic society.
    Ang paninikil ay hindi dapat mangyari sa isang demokratikong lipunan.
    Suffering and hardship caused by the views or actions of those in power.
    The oppression of the rich over the poor is a serious problem.
    Ang paninikil ng mga mayayaman sa mga mahihirap ay isang malubhang problema.

    Etymology

    derived from the root words 'panini' and 'kil'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fight oppression
    active resistance against abuses of power
    labanan ang paninikil

    Related Words

    oppression
    The act of committing oppression or abuse of power.
    pag-aapi
    exploitation
    The act of deriving benefit from a person or group in an unjust manner.
    pagsasamantala

    Slang Meanings

    Exploitation or oppression of others.
    That colleague of ours is doing oppression to those who are unaware.
    Yun kasing kasama natin, paninikil ang ginagawa sa mga hindi nakakaalam.
    Abuse of power.
    We need to act against the oppression by the wealthy.
    Kailangan tayong kumilos laban sa paninikil ng mga mayayaman.
    Instilling fear in others to get what you want.
    The oppression of workers is unacceptable.
    Ang paninikil sa mga mangagawa ay hindi katanggap-tanggap.