revenge

/ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/

IPA: /R IY0 V EH1 N JH/

noun

1
Any form of personal retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.
“Indifference is the sweetest revenge.”
syn:payback wreak
2
A win by a previous loser.

Synonyms

verb

1
To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.
“Arsenal revenged its loss to Manchester United last time with a 5–0 drubbing this time.”
2
To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).
3
To take vengeance; to revenge itself.

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