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⚔️revenge

noun, verb
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/
revelry Revengeful

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She sought revenge for the betrayal of her trust.

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

Example Expressions

revenge is sweet

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

More Example Sentences

They were brave enough not to take revenge.

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