Palabawasan (en. Reduction)

/pa.la.ba.wá.san/

Synonyms

Taking advantage or getting a priority over others.

There are many people taking advantage in school, so all subjects are full.

Daming palabawasan sa school, kaya puno na sa lahat ng subjects.

An attempt to get someone else's attention.

It seems like she’s making an effort to catch her crush's attention, she’s always trying to be noticed.

Parang may palabawasan siya sa crush niya, lagi siyang nagpapansin.

To disturb or take up someone else's time for personal gain.

Wow, they’re such opportunists, they’re all making excuses to avoid going back to work.

Naku, mga palabawasan talaga sila, puro sila excuses para hindi makabalik sa trabaho.