revenge
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/ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/
English
Definitions
noun
- Any form of personal retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.“Indifference is the sweetest revenge.”
- A win by a previous loser.
verb
- To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.“Arsenal revenged its loss to Manchester United last time with a 5–0 drubbing this time.”
- To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).
- To take vengeance; to revenge itself.
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Synonyms
paybackwreakavengeretaliateretaliationretributionretaliatoryreprisalvengeanceavengingvindictivenesspunishmentvendettarewardfeudbacklashcontrast