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Meaning of revenge
The act of taking revenge, or a desire to retaliate against someone for a perceived wrong.
Etymology of revenge
The word "revenge" comes from the Old French word "revenche", which is derived from the verb "revenchier", meaning "to avenge"
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of retaliating against someone for a perceived wrong
Synonyms
retaliation
vengeance
reprisal
revengeful
avenging
retribution
payback
punishment
penalty
retaliation
vendetta
grudge
feud
hostility
animosity
rancor
spite
malice
bitterness
resentment
indignation
umbrage
offense
affront
indignity
humiliation
mortification
exaction
requital
redress
compensation
amends
atonement
expiation
Definitions
- The action of hurting or harming someone because they have hurt or harmed you
- * A feeling of anger or bitterness when someone has hurt or harmed you
Usage Examples
- She sought revenge against her former employer for wrongful termination
- * The team's victory was a sweet revenge against their arch-rivals
- * He felt a strong desire for revenge after being betrayed by his business partner
Antonyms
forgiveness
mercy
pardon
clemency
leniency
compassion
sympathy
empathy
kindness
generosity
charity
benevolence
goodwill
conciliation
reconciliation
appeasement
pacification
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness