Gantingsuntok (en. Revenge punch)

gán-tin-sún-tok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of action where a person retaliates by punching their opponent.

He gave a revenge punch to his enemy after their misunderstanding.

Nagbigay siya ng gantingsuntok sa kanyang kaaway matapos ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Punching as a means of responding to a past injury or blame.

The revenge punch is not a solution to the problem, it only worsens the situation.

Ang gantingsuntok ay hindi solusyon sa problema, mas lalo lang nitong pinapalala ang sitwasyon.

Combined term from 'ganti' (payback or revenge) and 'suntok' (punch).

Do not retaliate with a punch

Resisting the urge to respond to harm.

Huwag gumanti ng suntok

revenge

Retaliation or response to a wrongful action against a person.

ganti

punch

A type of strike made using the hand, often used in combat.

suntok

A retaliation or strike filled with anger.

I was so angry earlier, I just thought about punching the wall.

Sobrang init ng ulo ko kanina, napag-isipan ko na lang na mag gantingsuntok sa pader.

Getting revenge through painful actions.

He was so strong and just wanted to get back at those who hurt him.

Nagpakatatag siya at parang gusto na lang niyang gantingsuntok ang mga nanakit sa kanya.