Mapaghiganti (en. Revenge)

/ma.paɡ.hi.ɡan.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of seeking retaliation or revenge against a person or situation.

A person's vengeful behavior causes more chaos.

Ang mapaghiganti na ugali ng tao ay nagdudulot ng higit pang kaguluhan.

An emotion that drives a person to seek revenge.

Because of his vengeful mind, he cannot sleep well.

Dahil sa kanyang mapaghiganti na isip, hindi siya natutulog ng maayos.

verb

An action that describes seeking revenge or repayment.

He decided to take revenge by seeking justice.

Siya ay nagpasya na mapaghiganti ang kanyang sarili sa pamamagitan ng paghahanap ng katarungan.

from the verb 'higanti' meaning to reciprocate or retaliate.

vengeful person

A person who often seeks revenge.

mapaghiganti na tao

don't be vengeful

Advice not to seek revenge on those who wronged you.

huwag maging mapaghiganti

retaliation

The act of seeking retribution for a wrong.

paghihiganti

revenge

The retribution given in response to an offense.

higanti

revenge

He's so angry, he wants to get back at what was done to him.

Sobrang galit niya, gusto niyang makabawi sa ginawa sa kanya.

explosive retaliation

His explosive retaliation was truly unexpected.

Ang pasabog niya sa matinding paghihiganti ay talagang di inaasahan.

payback

His payback to those who hurt him will definitely be painful.

Ang sukli niya sa mga nanakit sa kanya ay siguradong masakit.

confrontation

Sometimes confrontation is needed to get justice.

Minsan kailangan ng pagsagupa para makuha ang hustisya.