Panagbangi

conflictnoun

Alternative meanings

clash; disagreement; dispute; confrontation; conflict between people, ideas, or interests

Pronunciation

pah-nag-BAHNG-ee

Root and affixes

Related to bangi, which expresses clashing, quarreling, or having a dispute. The prefix panag- marks a reciprocal action or relation between sides.

Variants or conjugations

bangi; away; panag-away; lantugi; nagkabangi

Related words and expressions

away = fight or conflict; lalis = argument; lantugi = debate or dispute; sukwahi = contrary or opposite

Meaning and usage notes

Panagbangi works well for conflict as a clash of interests, ideas, or groups. Away sounds more common for a direct fight or conflict. Lantugi fits better when the conflict is a dispute or debate.