tuligsa
tuligsâ with stress marks
verbal attack; to censure
Usage Note
Tuligsa is a formal and literary word for a sharp verbal criticism or public denouncement, commonly encountered in political commentary, editorial writing, and official speeches. Its tone is more serious and forceful than the everyday puna, marking it as a word of public accountability.
Examples
" Marami siyang natanggap na tuligsa. "
Natural Translation
He/She received a lot of criticism.
Literal Translation
Many he/she received linker criticism.
" Nakatanggap siya ng tuligsa mula sa publiko. "
Natural Translation
He/She received verbal attack from the public.
Literal Translation
Received he/she of verbal attack from public.
" Hindi natinag ang senador sa matinding tuligsa ng publiko, at ipinagpatuloy niya ang kontrobersyal na panukala. "
Natural Translation
The senator was unshaken by the public's harsh criticism, and he pushed through with the controversial proposal.
Literal Translation
Not moved the senator by intense criticism of public, and continued he the controversial linker proposal.
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