Tagalog

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Sanskrit साहस (sāhasa, rashness). Compare sagasa.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gahasà (Baybayin spelling ᜄᜑᜐ)

  1. use of force against another
    Synonyms: pagpuwersa, pamumuwersa
  2. (by extension) rape (use of force to submit to a sexual act)
    Synonym: paggahasa
  3. impetuousness; recklessness; violent haste
    Synonyms: kawalang-ingat, kapusukan, karahasan

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Adjective

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gahasâ (Baybayin spelling ᜄᜑᜐ)

  1. raped (forced to submit to a sexual act)
    Synonym: ginahasa
  2. impetuous; violently hasty
    Synonyms: sagasa, mapusok

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