Sumumbat (en. To accuse)

/su.mum.bat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of accusing or implicating someone in another's decisions or mistakes.

Maria always accuses Pedro of his shortcomings.

Palaging sumumbat si Maria kay Pedro tungkol sa kanyang mga pagkukulang.

The use of words or statements aimed at expressing anger or resentment towards someone.

He often includes his accusations in conversations.

Madalas niyang isinasama ang kanyang mga sumbat sa mga pag-uusap.

A way to show disappointment or frustration towards someone due to their actions.

When he found out he wasn't followed, he decided to accuse his friend.

Nang malaman niyang hindi siya sinunod, nagpasya siyang sumumbat sa kanyang kaibigan.

Don't accuse!

A statement indicating not to give bad remarks or accusations.

Huwag kang sumumbat!

accuse

Root word meaning the act of accusing.

sumbat

comment

An appeal or discussion aimed at expressing an opinion about something.

puna

Response or defense to something

His retort to his friend's jabs was cool!

Ang sumumbat niya sa mga patutsada ng kaibigan niya ay astig!

Avoiding or shying away from a duty or responsibility

Why do you seem to be avoiding the tasks? We should help!

Bakit parang sumusumbat ka sa mga gawain? Tayo dapat ang tumulong!