Higanti (en. Revenge)

hi-gan-ti

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of giving a return or payment for a damage or disrespect.

He is looking for a way for his revenge against his enemies.

Naghahanap siya ng paraan para sa kanyang higanti sa kanyang mga kaaway.

To repay the bad that was done by a person with bad actions.

His revenge caused more conflict in their family.

Ang kanyang higanti ay nagdulot ng mas maraming hidwaan sa kanilang pamilya.

A feeling of desire to retaliate or impose punishment.

His anger resulted in cruelty and revenge.

Ang galit niya ay nagbunga ng pagmamalupit at higanti.

Heart wounded by revenge

The revenge born from wounds caused by betrayal or neglect.

Higanting pusong sugatan

Take revenge

To retaliate against a person for what they did.

Kumuha ng higanti

payment

The process of receiving justice for a wrong that was done.

pagbabayad

retaliation

A form of action aimed at seeking revenge.

pagbalos

revenge on a person or group for what they did to you

He said, 'Don't worry, I have revenge to show him.'

Sabi niya, 'Huwag kang mag-alala, may higanti akong ipapakita sa kanya.'

taking an action in response to what someone else did

Enough of those lies, someday, you'll get your revenge too.

Tama na 'yang mga kasinungalingan, balang araw, may higanti ka rin.

return of a debt or obligation with a sense of grievance

It's not just about debt, there's revenge when I return.

Hindi lang basta utang, may higanti yan kapag nagbalik na ako.