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    Umawas (en. To withdraw)

    u-ma-was

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action meaning to distance oneself or move away from a particular place or situation.
    He withdrew from the waves at sea to stay safe.
    Umawas siya mula sa alon sa dagat upang manatiling ligtas.
    The act of retreating from a venture or battle.
    The army withdrew from the battle when the enemy prevailed.
    Umuwas ang hukbo mula sa labanan nang magtagumpay ang kaaway.
    Ceasing to participate in a specific activity or situation.
    He withdrew from the debate when he was not prepared.
    Umawas siya sa debate nang hindi siya handa.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    withdrawing from a fight
    to retreat from a battle or venture
    umawas sa laban
    withdraw from an agreement
    to cease participation in an agreement
    umawas sa convenzione

    Related Words

    leave
    The act of departing or no longer staying.
    umalis
    retreat
    The act of going back or pulling away.
    mag-atras

    Slang Meanings

    showed bad behavior or attitude
    He was really acting up earlier, like he wasn't even human.
    Sobrang umawas siya kanina, parang di na siya tao.
    became overly gossipy
    Why did you join the gossip? You don't even know anything.
    Bakit umawas ka sa tsismisan? Wala ka namang alam.
    became overly outrageous or exaggerated in his/her actions
    What a show! He really gave it his all on stage.
    What a show! Umawas talaga siya sa stage.