From root: bihira
Usage Note
Pambabihira refers to the act of taking advantage of someone or treating them poorly. It is derived from the colloquial use of the root to mean teasing or rough handling.
Examples
" Ayaw niya ng pambabihira. "
Natural Translation
He/she does not like being mistreated.
Literal Translation
Dislikes he/she of unfair-treatment.
" May pambabihira sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
There is bullying in the school.
Literal Translation
There-is unfair-treatment in school.
" Dapat ipagtanggol natin ang mga bata laban sa pambabihira ng kanilang mga kaklase sa loob ng paaralan. "
Natural Translation
We should defend the children against the bullying of their classmates inside the school.
Literal Translation
Should defend we the children against the unfair-treatment of their classmates inside of school.
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