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/
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
💡 Concept
After years of betrayal, the duelist seeks revenge at dawn with steady hands.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪˈvendʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈvendʒ/
🌳Etymology
Prefixre--
Rootvenge
🎵Rhyme
avengeStonehenge
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His revenge plan backfired and he ended up apologizing instead.”
“She got her revenge by becoming more successful than her critics.”
😄 Fun example
“The dish is best served cold, just like revenge.”
“Living well is the best revenge against those who doubted you.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
retaliationvengeancepaybackretribution
Antonyms
forgivenessmercypardon
Related
avengevindicatejusticegrudge
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