Umagrabyado (en. Manipulative)

um-ah-grab-yah-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action or behavior of abusing others' rights or welfare for personal gain.

Often, people of higher social status are manipulative.

Kadalasang umagrabyado ang mga taong mas mataas ang katayuan sa lipunan.

Refers to deliberate abuse of power in any situation.

He did not intend to be manipulative towards his business partner.

Hindi niya sinasadyang umagrabyado sa kanyang kapwa sa negosyo.

The use of people or opportunities for personal gain without respect for others.

He manipulated his acquaintances to achieve his goal.

Umagrabyado siya sa kanyang mga kakilala upang makuha ang kanyang layunin.

manipulative in a situation

using a situation for personal benefit with little regard for others

umagrabyado sa sitwasyon

manipulation

A tactic or method of deception or manipulation.

manipulasyon

exploitation

The act of emphasizing one's own gain at the expense of others.

pagsasamantala

To be tough or rude in dealing with others.

Why is your attitude so bad? It's like you're being aggressive towards everyone.

Bakit ang sama ng ugali mo? Parang umagrabyado ka sa lahat.

To do something without regard for others' feelings.

Don't you know you're being aggressive towards them? You're so insensitive.

Hindi mo ba alam na umagrabyado ka sa kanya? Napaka insensitive mo.