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    Paghihiganti (en. Revenge)

    pa-ghi-hi-gan-ti

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of returning harm or seeking revenge on a person.
    His revenge brought greater chaos to their family.
    Ang kanyang paghihiganti ay nagdala ng mas malawak na gulo sa kanilang pamilya.
    Carrying out a plan or intention to return all the wrongs received.
    He is preparing revenge against his enemies.
    Naghahanda siya ng paghihiganti laban sa kanyang mga kaaway.
    Returning bad as a response to what others have done.
    Revenge is not a solution but only worsens the problem.
    Ang paghihiganti ay hindi solusyon, kundi nagpapalala lamang ng problema.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'higanti' meaning 'returning what has been done to you'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Revenge is a cycle of violence.
    Revenge brings more problems.
    Paghihiganti ay isang siklo ng karahasan.

    Related Words

    anger
    A strong feeling of dissatisfaction and hatred towards another person, which may drive revenge.
    galit
    sacrifice
    A giving up of oneself for another person, often the opposite of revenge.
    pagsasakripisyo

    Slang Meanings

    Retribution or getting back at someone who hurt you.
    He's serious about his revenge, so we need to be careful.
    Seryoso na ang paghihiganti niya, kaya't alisto na kami.
    Seeking justice in a sarcastic or playful way.
    His revenge on those who teased him is hilarious.
    Ang paghihiganti niya sa mga nang-asar sa kanya ay katawa-tawa.
    Furious at someone, planning something bad.
    If he doesn't stop, I might take revenge.
    Kung hindi siya tumigil, baka magpaghihiganti na ako.