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noun

Definition of revengenext
as in retaliation
the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury both sides were determined to get revenge for perceived wrongs and showed little interest in ending the feud

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revenge

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verb

ri-ˈvenj How to pronounce revenge (audio)
as in to avenge
to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for a man who took matters into his own hands and revenged the death of his brother

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Recent Examples of revenge
Noun
According to case records, Ibarra led the other three men from a party in Buena Vista to a hotel room in Salida in search of revenge. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 In Spain, some landowners set fires to move livestock around, and blazes can result from property disputes and acts of revenge. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026 Rule of law under a fair democracy is indeed a check on political revenge. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Aug. 2026 Everything that Negan does this season — including killing the Dama — there’s a little bit of protecting Maggie, there’s a little bit of fighting against the system and Renata and this community, and probably a little bit of revenge thrown in. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for revenge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revenge
  1. retaliation
  2. avenge
  3. retribution
  4. vengeance
Noun
  • The lawsuit claimed Hector was fired in retaliation for her outspoken opposition to censorship efforts directed toward the library.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The woman, who requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation, and witnesses said she was pushed.
    — Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of retaliation
Verb
  • Across the 12 tracks, the sisters team together in a quest for respect, attempting to avenge any lack of it for women in general and their extended tribe of sisters in rock and metal.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge his death.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of avenge
Noun
  • But Blanche’s policy priorities are often overshadowed by a growing number of investigations that have drawn criticism that the department is being used as a weapon in the president’s campaign of retribution.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But park officials never addressed her report or checked on their wellbeing, said the woman, who is a nationwide passholder and asked to remain anonymous to avoid retribution from Six Flags.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of retribution
Noun
  • The first season concludes with the revelation that Mizu’s ambitions of vengeance require her to travel to London — a treacherous journey by sea, as briefly shown in the second season trailer.
    — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While plotting her vengeance, Catherine finds a rare safe space in the home of Alden (Way), a disabled young man whose late mother hired her to be his home-healthcare aide.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Revenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revenge. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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