This is the 5770th most frequent Korean word.
보복의
"보복의" means "retaliatory" or "of revenge."
Here, '보복의' describes the nature or intent ('of revenge') behind an action.
그의 행동은 보복의 의미로 받아들여졌다.
His action was perceived as an act of revenge.
In this context, '보복의' attributes a characteristic ('of vengeance') to emotions being discussed.
이 소설은 보복의 감정이 어떻게 사람을 변화시키는지를 묘사한다.
This novel depicts how feelings of vengeance can change a person.
In this sentence, '보복의' specifies the type ('retaliatory') of an attack.