Revenge
/rɪˈvɛn(d)ʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of inflicting harm or punishment in return for a wrong suffered.
He sought revenge against those who betrayed him.
- (v.) To inflict harm or punishment on someone in response to a wrong.
She vowed to revenge her family's dishonor.
Forms
- revenges
- revenged
- revenging
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Commentary
Revenge is a personal or informal response to a grievance, often distinguished from formal legal retribution.
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