Panimalos

revenge; vengeancenoun

Alternative meanings

The action or desire to harm someone in response to an offense, harm, or injustice received.

Pronunciation

pa-nee-MA-los

Root and affixes

From balos, to answer or return, with pani- forming the idea of taking revenge or retaliating.

Variants or conjugations

panimalos; pagpanimalos; balos

Related words and expressions

retaliation, harm, offense, justice, anger

Meaning and usage notes

“Panimalos” is used for revenge or the act of taking revenge. It can carry a strong negative tone depending on context.