Panlilimbong (en. Deception)

[pan-li-lim-bong]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of deceit or trickery aimed at gaining a person's trust through lies.
Deception causes the breakdown of trust between people.
Ang panlilimbong ay nagdudulot ng pagkasira ng tiwala sa pagitan ng mga tao.
The use of statements or actions with bad intentions to deceive others.
Business deception is illegal.
Ang panlilimbong sa negosyo ay labag sa batas.
The act of deception that can cause danger or harm to others.
Deceptions that lead to the wrongdoing of others should be avoided.
Dapat na iwasan ang mga panlilimbong na nagiging dahilan ng pagkakasala ng iba.

Etymology

From the word 'lilim' meaning 'shelter' and the suffix '-bong' indicating an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't be fooled
a warning to be cautious of deceptions.
huwag magpaloko
deceived
expressing that a person has fallen into deception.
nalinlang

Related Words

deceiver
A person who uses deception to gain the trust of others.
manglilinlang
lie
False statements that can be used in deception.
kasinungalingan

Slang Meanings

Someone who preys on or solicits through deceit.
That guy is a scam artist; he's always asking for money but never pays back his debts.
Yung kuya na yun, panlilimbong yan, lagi siyang nanghihingi ng pera tas di naman siya nagbabayad sa utang.
Deceptive words or actions with bad intentions.
Be careful of these scamming tactics; they seem fine but have ulterior motives.
Magingat ka sa mga panlilimbong na ito, mukhang OK pero may ibang agenda.