C1 Level Wordlist - Military

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

karumal-dumal

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

admiral

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

kolonel

a very high-ranking officer in the army, the US air force or the marines

heneral

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

major

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

beterano

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

pumatay

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

pasabugin

to cause something to explode

pasabugin

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombahe

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

sukatin

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

sakupin

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

ilagay

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

ibakante

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

isagawa

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

mumulat

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

sumuko

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

umurong

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guerrilla

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

milisya

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

militant

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

pandagat

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

sibil

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

panggastos

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

pumutok

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

A-bomb

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

rifle

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

pulkang pandagat

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

pagsalakay

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

curfew

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

sangkot

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

paghihirap

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

okupasyon

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

tren

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

tigil

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

armasan

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

digmaan

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

baril na may makina

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

evakuasyon

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

utak

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

deserter

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

zero point

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

artilleryo

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

blowgun

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

submachine gun

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

magtalaga

the part of a gun containing its bullets

magasin

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

artillerya

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

nuklear na panghadlang

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

ahente ng nerbiyos

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

nerbiyo gas

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

Nakuha

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

nakuha

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

martial law

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

palayain