Paglugos

rape; sexual assault; violationnoun

Alternative meanings

A serious crime of sexual assault committed without consent. In another context, violation can also mean breaching or transgressing a law, rule, right, or agreement.

Pronunciation

pag-LOO-gos

Root and affixes

Formed with pag- and lugos, to force sexually or rape. Paglugos is used for sexual violation or rape. Paglapas is used for violation as transgression of a law, rule, right, or boundary.

Variants or conjugations

rape; raped; sexual assault; violation; offense; violation of the law; crime

Related words and expressions

crime; law; victim; justice; violence; right; consent; safety

Meaning and usage notes

Paglugos should be used for rape or sexual assault. For violation of rights, law, rule, or contract, use paglapas. It is important not to mix both meanings when the legal or human context is sensitive.