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revenge

/rɪˈvɛndʒ/

noun

The act of harming someone because they have harmed you; punishment in return for a wrong.
- He wanted revenge for the insult to his family.
- The movie is about a woman who seeks revenge on her attackers.
- She got her revenge by winning the competition after he had cheated.

Synonyms

vengeance retaliation reprisal

Antonyms

forgiveness pardon

verb

To inflict harm or punishment on someone in return for a wrong they have done.
- In the story, the hero revenges the destruction of his village.
- He vowed to revenge his brother's death.
- She planned to revenge herself on those who had betrayed her.

Synonyms

avenge retaliate

Antonyms