Paknot (en. Knot)

/ˈpaknɔt/

Synonyms

Creating tension in the situation.

Why are you taking so long? I'm getting tense here!

Bakit ang tagal mo? Paknot na ako dito!

Feeling worried or stressed.

I got stressed when I found out she didn't make it.

Nagpaknot ako nang malaman kong hindi siya nakapasok.

Tension or pressure in a conversation.

It's okay, don't be tense about what they say.

Ayos lang 'yan, huwag kang magpaknot sa mga sinasabi nila.