EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
critic, detractor...
torpedo (weapon)...
to sabotage a courtship...
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FIL: Isang tao na hayagang pumupuna, tumutuligsa, o kumokondena sa mga gawa, ideya, o kilos ng iba, lalo na sa mga usaping pampubliko o pampamahalaan.
EN: critic, detractor
The ultimate 'comment section warrior' but make it formal. Before social media, they wrote scathing editorials in newspapers. Today, they might be political analysts, activists, or even that one tito at family gatherings who has an opinion on EVERYTHING the government does. A manunuligsa is not just a basher; they often have well-reasoned (or at least, well-articulated) arguments. They are the designated watchdogs of society.
From `man-` (doer prefix) + `tuligsa` (censure, attack verbally).
ROOT MEANING: tirade; diatribe; severe criticism
A formal term, often used in the context of politics, arts, or social commentary. Carries a strong sense of opposition.
🇵🇭 Kilala siya bilang isang matapang na manunuligsa ng katiwalian sa gobyerno.
🇺🇸 He is known as a brave critic of corruption in the government.
🇵🇭 Maraming manunuligsa ang hindi sumang-ayon sa bagong patakaran.
🇺🇸 Many detractors did not agree with the new policy.
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