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    Umayaw (en. To refuse)

    oo-ma-yaw

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of not accepting or opposing an offer or suggestion.
    He refused the offer to join the outing.
    Umayaw siya sa alok na sumama sa outing.
    The act of avoiding a situation or disagreeing with a decision.
    He refused the group's decision to slaughter the animal.
    Umayaw siya sa desisyon ng grupo na magpakatay ng hayop.
    Expression of disagreement on something.
    She refused to vote for the candidate.
    Umayaw siya sa pagboto para sa kandidato.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'ayaw' meaning 'refusal' which is often prefixed with 'um-' indicating movement or action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    refusing to participate in a competition or fight.
    refusing to participate in a competition or fight.
    umayaw sa laban
    refusing an offer or invitation.
    refusing an offer or invitation.
    umayaw sa alok

    Related Words

    refusal
    The act of refusing or not agreeing to something.
    tanggi
    dislike
    A term indicating a lack of desire.
    ayaw

    Slang Meanings

    Gave up and surrendered
    He gave up in the fight when he saw that his mates were surrendering too.
    Umayaw na siya sa laban nung nakita niyang sumusuko na rin ang mga kasama niya.
    Changed her mind and backed out
    Janice suddenly backed out of their road trip plan because she seemed tired.
    Biglang umayaw si Janice sa plano nilang road trip kasi parang napagod siya.
    Backed out to drop out of the scene
    He backed out of the conversation; he no longer wanted to join.
    Umayaw na siya sa usapan, ayaw na niyang makisali pa.