Revenge

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

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vengeance, retaliation, payback, retribution

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retaliation, vengeance, retribution, payback, reprisal

Antonyms

forgiveness, mercy, pardon, compassion

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forgiveness, mercy, pardon, compassion

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forgiveness, pardon, mercy

Collocations

seek revenge, sweet revenge, plot revenge, revenge attack, take revenge, exact revenge

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seek revenge, sweet revenge, plot revenge, revenge attack

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seek revenge, take revenge, exact revenge, sweet revenge