Resbak (en. Revenge)

res-bak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A step taken to recover or regain what was lost.
His comeback resulted in their victory in the match.
Ang kanyang resbak ay nagresulta sa pagkapanalo nila sa laban.
Action of taking revenge or paying back a debt of gratitude.
In his revenge, he showed true skill in the game.
Sa kanyang resbak, ipinakita niya ang tunay na galing sa laro.
A form of seeking justice from past mistakes.
He hopes that his revenge will be just.
Inaasahan niyang ang kanyang resbak ay magiging makatarungan.

Etymology

Derived from the foreign term 'resbak' meaning 'recovery' or 'chasing back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

waiting for revenge
Waiting for the chance to recover or retaliate.
naghihintay sa resbak
comeback in the match
Action to recover from a previous defeat.
resbak sa laban

Related Words

justice
The principle concerning taking the right or just action against wrongdoing.
katarungan
joy
Emotion of happiness as a result of success from a comeback.
kagalakan

Slang Meanings

return punch or revenge
If someone hits you, you should have a comeback!
Kapag sinaktan ka, dapat may resbak ka!
reply or response to a challenge
You should have a response to the bad thing he said to you.
Dapat may resbak ka sa masamang sinabi niya sa'yo.