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revenge

Definition for revenge

noun as in retaliation for wrong, grievance

Strongest matches

attack, reprisal, retribution, vengeance

Strong matches

animus, avenging, counterblow, counterinsurgency, counterplay, fight, malevolence, rancor, repayment, requital, return, ruthlessness, satisfaction, sortie, spitefulness, vengefulness, vindictiveness

Weak matches

avengment, eye for an eye, getting even, ill will, implacability, measure for measure, tit for tat

verb as in retaliate for wrong, grievance

Strongest matches

avenge, get back at, vindicate

Strong matches

defend, fix, get, justify, match, punish, reciprocate, redress, repay, requite, retort, return, score, square

Weak matches

be out for blood, even the score, fight back, fix one's wagon, get even, give comeuppance, hit back, kick back, make reprisal, pay back, pay back in spades, pay off, return the compliment, settle up, settle with, stick it to, take an eye for an eye, turn the tables on, venge

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The former No. 1 overall pick is ready to launch his revenge tour with the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times

For the 36-year-old, joining isn't just about rehabilitation, but revenge too.

From BBC

"It's about justice, not revenge," he told White House reporters on Friday.

From BBC

And since his inauguration, he’s set out to exact revenge on those he believes have wronged him.

From Salon

In an interview with the New York Times ahead of conservative activist Charlie Kirk‘s funeral, however, she said that his assassination was “God’s plan” and that her faith keeps her from wanting revenge.

From Salon

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