Panag-away

confrontation; conflict; fight; clashnoun

Alternative meanings

A situation in which two or more people, groups, or forces oppose, argue, or fight. It can refer to a verbal, social, political, sports, or physical conflict.

Pronunciation

pah-nag-AH-wai

Root and affixes

Formed with panag- and away, fight or dispute. Away can mean fight, dispute, or altercation. Panagsangka is used more for a clash, combat, or direct confrontation.

Variants or conjugations

fight; quarrel; contention; clash; contest; combat; argument

Related words and expressions

conflict; group; fight; clash; dispute; force; discussion; match

Meaning and usage notes

Panag-away works for confrontation or conflict in a general sense. For a physical clash, combat, or confrontation between sides, panagsangka may be stronger. For verbal argument, lalis or bangi may sound more natural.