Gantihin (en. To avenge)

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Meaning & Definition

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verb

To perform an action in response to an event or something done by others.

We should respond to what he did to us.

Dapat nating gantihin ang kanyang mga ginawa sa atin.

Seeking justice or retribution for a harm.

He wanted to get back at his friend who let him down.

Nais niyang gantihin ang kanyang kaibigan na pinabayaan siya.

To impose a punishment on someone due to their actions.

In his mind, he should get back at his opponent.

Sa kanyang isip, dapat niyang gantihin ang kanyang kalaban.

Get back at him/her

Take action in response to what he/she did.

Gantihan mo siya

revenge

A term referring to seeking justice or retribution.

higanti

To repay a favor or grudge.

I need to repay the kindness he showed me.

Kailangan kong gantihin ang ginawa niyang kabutihan sa akin.

To take revenge or do something bad in return.

I don't want to take revenge on the people who hurt me; it's better to forgive.

Ayaw ko nang gantihin ang mga taong nanakit sa akin, mas mabuti ang magpatawad.