revenge

noun
UK: /rɪˈvendʒ/
US: /rɪˈvendʒ/

  1. The act of hurting someone because they have done something bad to you.

    1. He wanted revenge for the insult. [ ] [ ]
    2. Seeking revenge, she plotted against those who betrayed her, aiming to get even. [ ] [ ]

  2. The action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

    1. She took revenge on her ex-boyfriend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie is a compelling story about a man’s insatiable thirst for revenge against injustice. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reprisal requital vengeance
revenge verb

  1. To hurt someone in return for an injury or wrong that they have done to you.

    1. I will revenge this insult! [ ] [ ]
    2. She vowed to revenge the wrongs done to her family by exposing their secrets. [ ] [ ]

  2. To inflict punishment or suffering on someone as retribution for a perceived wrong.

    1. He revenged himself on his enemies. [ ] [ ]
    2. The knight swore to revenge his fallen comrade, challenging the enemy to single combat. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revenge" in English means: The act of hurting someone because they have done something bad to you., The action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands..

The phonetic transcription of "revenge" is /rɪˈvendʒ/ in British English and /rɪˈvendʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revenge": reprisal, requital, vengeance.

Example usage of "revenge": "He wanted revenge for the insult.". More examples on the page.