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Pugngan

English

to inhibit; to restrainverb

Pronunciation

POOG-ngan

Meaning and usage notes

Pugngan works for inhibiting or restraining something. In scientific contexts, mo-inhibit may appear, but pugngan is more natural.

Actions & States
Example 1

Ang tambal makatabang sa pagpugong sa reaksiyon.

The medicine helps inhibit the reaction.

Example 2

Gipugngan niya ang iyang kasuko.

He or she inhibited or controlled the anger.

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