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    Maghiganti (en. To avenge)

    /maɡhiˈɡanti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Take action in response to harm or wrongdoing.
    He decided to take revenge on those who hurt him.
    Nagpasya siyang maghiganti sa mga nanakit sa kanya.
    To reciprocate a favor or harm as retaliation.
    He should not seek revenge out of anger.
    Hindi siya dapat maghiganti dahil sa galit.
    To impose punishment as a form of response.
    In the end, he avenged himself on his enemies.
    Sa huli, naghiganti siya sa kanyang mga kaaway.

    Etymology

    from the root 'higanti' meaning revenge or retaliation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take revenge on enemies
    take appropriate action against enemies.
    maghiganti sa mga kaaway
    do not take revenge
    do not retaliate or act with anger.
    huwag maghiganti

    Related Words

    revenge
    The act of reciprocating harm or punishment.
    higanti
    retribution
    Reciprocation or action in response.
    pagbabayad

    Slang Meanings

    to retaliate or take revenge
    He needs to take revenge on what happened to him in the past.
    Kailangan niyang maghiganti sa mga nangyari sa kanya sa nakaraan.
    to insinuate or take a chance
    His annoying comments about taking revenge were probably just insinuations.
    Mga inis na sinabi niyang maghiganti, pero parang magparinig lang siya.