revenge
/ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ · noun
Meaning
- Any form of personal retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.
- A win by a previous loser.
- To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.
- To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).
- To take vengeance; to revenge itself.
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