Sumugpo (en. To suppress)

su-mug-po

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Expresses the action of hindering or preventing something or a situation.

We must suppress wrongdoing in our community.

Dapat tayong sumugpo sa mga maling gawain sa ating komunidad.

Refers to suppressing any form of danger or threat.

The authorities suppressed the spread of the disease.

Ang mga awtoridad ay sumugpo sa paglaganap ng sakit.

Shows suppression of ideas or beliefs that are unacceptable.

We need to suppress ideas that cause conflict.

Kailangan nating sumugpo sa mga ideyang nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan.

From the root word 'sugpo' which means to hinder or prevent.

suppress bad vices

to prevent or hinder the spread of bad habits

sumugpo sa masamang bisyo

suppress

Root word meaning to hinder or prevent.

sugpo

Striving to take the lead or catch someone's attention.

So many people were crowding in front of the stage, it was like everyone was trying to sumugpo to get a selfie.

Ang dami ng nagsisiksikan sa harap ng stage, parang nag-sumugpo na ang lahat para makakuha ng selfie.

To show courage or guts in a situation.

Even though he was scared, he still sumugpo and spoke in front of many people.

Kahit natatakot siya, nag-sumugpo pa rin siya sa pagsasalita sa harap ng maraming tao.