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revenge

[ri-venj] / rɪˈvɛndʒ /
NOUN
retaliation for wrong, grievance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attack reprisal retribution vengeance
STRONG
animus avenging counterblow counterinsurgency counterplay fight malevolence rancor repayment requital return ruthlessness satisfaction sortie spitefulness vengefulness vindictiveness
WEAK
avengment eye for an eye getting even ill will implacability measure for measure tit for tat
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forgiveness pardon sympathy
VERB
retaliate for wrong, grievance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avenge get back at vindicate
STRONG
defend fix get justify match punish reciprocate redress repay requite retort return score square
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONG
deny depart fail leave lose refuse request surrender take
WEAK
forgive pardon sympathize

Example Sentences

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This is what author David Sax has termed “the revenge of the analog.”

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"No one is above the law... This is not revenge against anyone, just the beginning of justice," he wrote.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

This year has been the revenge of the real, with companies making physical goods far outpacing shares of AI-disruptible service and software providers.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Jenkins got revenge by hitting a midrange baseline jumper over Reaves to put the Pistons back in front with 25 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

“So, are you saying we aren’t going to concoct an elaborate revenge plot to get back at her?”

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish