Revenge

noun

/ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/

Word Frequency: 7.4

Definitions

1.nounAny form of personal retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

"Indifference is the sweetest revenge."

2.nounA win by a previous loser.

3.verbTo 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."

4.verbTo take one's revenge (on or upon someone).

5.verbTo take vengeance; to revenge itself.

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