English / word
revenge
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the action or desire of inflicting harm in return for an injury or wrong; to retaliate; the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
The action of inflicting harm on someone as punishment for a wrong suffered.
In context
01
He sought revenge against those who betrayed his trust.
02
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Synonyms
retaliation,vengeance,payback
Antonyms
mercy,pardon,compassion
Collocations
seek revenge,sweet revenge,plot revenge
Verb forms
Past: revenged · Past participle: revenged · -ing: revenging