revenge

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verb

re·venge ri-ˈvenj

revenged; revenging

Synonyms of revenge next

transitive verb

: to avenge (oneself or another) usually by retaliating in kind or degree

: to inflict injury in return for

revenge an insult

revenger noun

revenge

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noun

: a desire for vengeance or retribution

motivated by revenge

: an act or instance of retaliating in order to get even

plotted her revenge

: an opportunity for getting satisfaction

sought revenge through a rematch

Example Sentences

Verb a man who took matters into his own hands and revenged the death of his brother Noun She swore that she would have her revenge. She wants revenge against her enemies. The bombing was in revenge for the assassination of their leader. The team is seeking revenge for the loss earlier in the season.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Can Dak lead the Cowboys to revenge and secure a divisional round spot? —

Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2023 At the back of the book, the index provides a space for reference—and sometimes revenge. —

Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 11 Feb. 2022

Noun

The two star in the the latest Fast & the Furious installment, with Momoa playing a new antagonist, one who wants revenge after feeling wronged by Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel). —

Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023 Clive, more antihero than model champion, is on a quest for revenge. —

Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2023 In a report filed by the department, Nikoubin reportedly stabbed the man for revenge against U.S. troops for killing Qassem Soleimani in a drone attack in January 2020. —

Greg Wehner, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2023 Ryder Frost and the Panthers look for revenge after the Raiders knocked them out of the state tournament last season. —

Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023 Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnoulo wanted his revenge on Burrow after Burrow showed his ability to continuously avoid pressure. —

Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 29 Jan. 2023 The assault drove her to suicide and Landor wanted revenge. —

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2023 The Chiefs want revenge for losing twice to Cincinnati last season. —

Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2022 The man told police that he was involved in a fight with Troutman's son and his friends over a drug debt outside the apartment earlier on the day of the shooting and wanted revenge, the judge's decision said. —

Dave Collins, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2022 See More

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