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    Sikil (en. Excessive force)

    /siˈkil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of harm related to physical force.
    He experienced the sikil on his body from the punch.
    Naranasan niya ang sikil sa kanyang katawan mula sa suntok.
    Proper or unreasonable use of force.
    The sikil used in that protest violated human rights.
    Ang sikil na ginamit sa protestang iyon ay labag sa karapatang pantao.
    A situation where excessive force is applied.
    The sikil experienced in political matters raises suspicion.
    Ang sikil na naranasan sa mga usaping pampulitika ay nakakataas ng pagdududa.

    Etymology

    Indigenous language of the Filipinos.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sikil the power
    Suppression of another person's power through force.
    sikil ang kapangyarihan

    Related Words

    abuse
    Excessive or unreasonable use of power against another person.
    pang-aabuso
    suppression
    The act of inflicting pain or suppressing a person or group.
    pagsupil

    Slang Meanings

    Fast movement or progress.
    Their business skyrocketed this year!
    Sikil talaga yung pag-angat ng negosyo nila sa taon na ito!
    Quick movement; like there's urgency.
    The people in line are moving fast, it's like they just want to get in!
    Ang sikil ng mga tao sa pila, parang gusto na nilang pumasok!
    Energetic or lively activity.
    The game is so lively; it's even crazier than rush hour on the road!
    Sikil ang laro, talo pa ang rush hour sa kalsada!