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Revenge

noun
/rɪˈvendʒ/

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
The action of inflicting harm on someone as punishment for a wrong suffered.

Example Sentences

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

She sought revenge for the betrayal of her trust.

Example Expressions

revenge is sweet

Synonyms

vengeance, retaliation, payback, retribution, reprisal
Entry 1
vengeance, retaliation, payback, retribution
Entry 2
retaliation, vengeance, retribution, payback, reprisal

Antonyms

forgiveness, mercy, pardon, compassion
Entry 1
forgiveness, mercy, pardon, compassion
Entry 2
forgiveness, pardon, mercy

Collocations

seek revenge, sweet revenge, plot revenge, revenge attack, take revenge, exact revenge
Entry 1
seek revenge, sweet revenge, plot revenge, revenge attack
Entry 2
seek revenge, take revenge, exact revenge, sweet revenge

Related Vocabularies

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts written down; to observe or remark upon something
A joke or witty remark; to speak humorously.
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
a shallow container used for cooking; also means to criticize severely (verb)

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