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

You start the game’s main storyline playing as Ellie, with the assumption that your mission is to get revenge, only to find yourself suddenly playing as Abby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2025

Bournemouth won 3-0 at Old Trafford in December, but can Manchester United get revenge on the south coast on Saturday?

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

I don’t want to report him just to get revenge.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

get revenge

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