revenge
Example Sentences
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He suggested to the investigator that the boys’ mother might have sought “revenge” on the director for “not bringing her kids back for the final season,” according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times
But they had their revenge on the Argentine, turning the tide in the 48th minute.
From Barron's
But he finally got revenge when Georgia beat Alabama in the national championship four years later, Smart’s only victory over Saban.
This is when elders from the clans of those involved in a dispute intervene with the aim of avoiding revenge and further violence, rather than establish criminal guilt.
From BBC
DR Congo were seeking revenge after a dramatic defeat in the last meeting of the nations, in World Cup qualifying in September.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
