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    Sumbatan (en. Reproach)

    /sum'ba.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A criticism or reproach directed at a person for their mistakes.
    His reproach caused a rift in the family.
    Ang kanyang sumbatan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa pamilya.
    A form of expression of feelings that often contains blame.
    In reproach, she felt deep emotional pain.
    Sa sumbatan, nagtamo siya ng matinding sakit sa puso.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'sumbat'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reproaching the past
    Mentioning mistakes or events from the past that lead to feelings.
    sumbatan ang nakaraan

    Related Words

    reproach
    The root word of 'sumbatan', meaning to criticize or scold.
    sumbat

    Slang Meanings

    pointing out someone else's mistakes or wrongdoings
    The blame game they had wasn't good, Mark was really hurt.
    Hindi maganda yung sumbatan na nangyari sa kanila, sobrang sama ng loob ni Mark.
    regret or accusation
    In the heat of the moment, they pointed fingers even without a reason.
    Sa sobrang init ng ulo, nagsumbatan sila kahit wala namang dahilan.