revenge — the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvendʒ/
Korean meaning: 복수, 보복
Korean pronunciation: 리**벤**지
Example Sentences
- His revenge plan backfired and he ended up apologizing instead.
- She got her revenge by becoming more successful than her critics.
- The dish is best served cold, just like revenge.
revenge
NOUN//rɪˈvendʒ//
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
After years of betrayal, the duelist seeks revenge at dawn with steady hands.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'revengier'에서 온 말로, 원래는 '되돌아가서 주장하다'라는 의미였습니다. 라틴어 'vindicare'(주장하다, 복수하다)와 연결되어 현재의 '복수'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His revenge plan backfired and he ended up apologizing instead.”
“She got her revenge by becoming more successful than her critics.”
“The dish is best served cold, just like revenge.”
“Living well is the best revenge against those who doubted you.”
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