Panlulupig (en. Oppression)

pan-lu-lu-pig

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being forced or oppressed.
The oppression of citizens is one of the main issues in society.
Ang panlulupig sa mga mamamayan ay isa sa mga pangunahing isyu sa lipunan.
The use of power to hurt or control others.
Laws are designed to combat oppression in our country.
Nakalaan ang mga batas upang labanan ang panlulupig sa ating bansa.
A system or practice that causes injustice among people.
Oppression leads to the uprising of people against the government.
Ang panlulupig ay nagiging sanhi ng pag-aaklas ng mga tao laban sa pamahalaan.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'lulupig' meaning oppression or persecution.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fight against oppression
the act of resisting oppression or persecution.
labanan ang panlulupig
suffering from oppression
the pain caused by oppression.
nasasaktan ng panlulupig

Related Words

against oppression
A movement aimed at stopping all forms of oppression.
laban sa panlulupig
kalayaan
The state of being free and unoppressed.
freedom

Slang Meanings

deception or creating fear
I won't allow myself to be bullied by his friends anymore.
Hindi na ako papayag sa panlulupig sa akin ng kanyang mga kaibigan.
exploitation
The rich exploit those who are struggling.
Yung mga nahihirapang tao, linulupig ng mga mayayaman.
sacrifice for others
Sometimes you have to endure for the good of everyone.
Minsan kailangan mong manlupig para sa ikabubuti ng lahat.