Sumuway (en. Oppose)
su-mu-way
Synonyms
- sumalungat
- tumanggi
- tumuligsik
Slang Meanings
to speak up against someone or a situation
He rebelled when the teacher said it was forbidden to play inside the classroom.
Sumuway siya noong sinabi ng guro na bawal maglaro sa loob ng silid-aralan.
to question or oppose a rule
Why did he go against the school rules?
Bakit nga ba siya sumuway sa mga alituntunin ng paaralan?
to oppose or not comply
He started to rebel against his parents and decided to hang out with his friends.
Nagsimula na siyang sumuway sa mga daliri niya at nagpasya nang sumama sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
to defend oneself
He didn't accept the looks from people; he stood up for his principles.
Hindi niya tinanggap ang tingin ng mga tao, sumuway siya para sa kanyang mga prinsipyo.