Usage Note
Upat refers to the act of provoking, egging on, or inciting someone to take an action — often one they would otherwise avoid. It implies manipulation from behind the scenes and carries a negative moral connotation.
Examples
" Galing sa upat ang gulo. "
Natural Translation
The trouble came from instigation.
Literal Translation
From the instigation the trouble.
" Sa upat ng kanyang mga kaibigan, sumali siya sa away. "
Natural Translation
At the instigation of his/her friends, he/she joined the fight.
Literal Translation
At-the instigation of-the his/her friends, joined he/she in-the fight.
" Hindi sana siya nasangkot sa krimen kung wala ang upat ng mga kasama niyang laging naghahanap ng away. "
Natural Translation
He wouldn't have gotten involved in the crime if not for the instigation of his companions who are always looking for a fight.
Literal Translation
Not hopefully he involved in-the crime if none the instigation of-the companions his always seeking of fight.
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