patilizo

How to say it

Meaning

the act of getting even with someone or making up for something missed; retribution or catching up.

Good to know

see upatilivu

Examples

• Alifanya patilizo dhidi ya adui yake.He took revenge against his enemy.
• Je, kuna njia ya patilizo kwa muda uliopotea?Is there a way to make up for the lost time?
• Hakutafuta patilizo baada ya kudanganywa.He did not seek revenge after being cheated.
• Patilizo lake lilikuja miaka mingi baadaye.His retribution came many years later.