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    Sumikdo (en. To recoil)

    /suˈmikdo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that describes a retreat or pulling back from something.
    When he heard the strange sound, he recoiled in fear.
    Nang marinig niya ang kakaibang tunog, siya ay sumikdo sa takot.
    Retreating from a situation or conflict.
    During the war, many soldiers recoiled under gunfire.
    Sa panahon ng digmaan, maraming sundalo ang sumikdo sa ilalim ng mga bala.
    Avoiding or fearing an unpleasant situation.
    He recoiled at the idea of talking to his teacher about his grades.
    Siya ay sumikdo sa ideya ng pakikipag-usap sa kanyang guro tungkol sa kanyang marka.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sikdo' meaning 'to recoil' or 'to retreat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    recoiled in fear
    pulled back due to fear
    sumikdo sa takot
    recoiled from pain
    pulled back from pain or suffering
    sumikdo mula sa sakit

    Related Words

    sikdo
    Root word meaning to recoil or retreat.
    sikdo

    Slang Meanings

    To sneak out or escape secretly.
    He snuck out of the house while his parents were sleeping.
    Sumikdo siya sa bahay habang natutulog ang mga magulang niya.
    To avoid confrontation or a situation discreetly.
    He sneaked away from the conversation when things were getting tense.
    Sumikdo siya sa usapan nang nagkakaroon na ng tensyon.