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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

The Lakers built much of their March success on successful revenge performances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Harlequins reacted to the getting clarity on their coaching situation by beating Bristol in Cardiff, a measure of revenge for the Bears pooping their own stadium spectacular in December.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

When they’d defeated her at the Wolf House in Sonoma, the snow goddess had vowed revenge.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan