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get revenge

VERB
fix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get
STRONG
hurt punish
WEAK
cook someone's goose get even pay back take retribution
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forgive let bygones be bygones overlook
WEAK
aid assist break help
VERB
repay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pay back
STRONG
avenge reciprocate requite retaliate return revenge
WEAK
even the score get back at make reprisal return the compliment settle the score square accounts
Antonyms
STRONG
forgive pardon refuse sympathize
WEAK
deprive extort leave alone penalize seize steal take

Example Sentences

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For Seattle to get revenge in Sunday's rematch, quarterback Sam Darnold must shed his long-standing reputation for wilting under pressure.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

“I don’t look at it,” manager Dave Roberts said earlier this week, “as every team that beat us, we gotta get revenge on them.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Real Madrid will be determined to get revenge after they thrashed the Spanish giants on their way to winning last season's Champions League.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

When given the opportunity, the men could get revenge on the other player by causing them lose money.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

The story went on to state that Mrs. O’Leary had been angered at being removed from the county relief rolls and had sworn to get revenge.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy