Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

From aba +‎ -in.

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

abaín (Baybayin spelling ᜀᜊᜁᜈ᜔)

  1. to mistreat; to oppress
    Synonym: apihin
    Huwag mo namang abain ang iyong hipag.
    Don't mistreat your sister-in-law.
  2. to despise
    Synonym: hamakin

Conjugation edit