revenge

//rɪˈvɛndʒ//
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Noun

revengeSingular
revengesPlural
1

The action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

He swore revenge on the man who had betrayed him.

2

The desire to inflict retribution or punishment on someone who has wronged you.

She was filled with revenge after being betrayed by her closest friend.

Verb

revengeInfinitive
revengePresent tense
revengedPast tense
revengedPast participle
revengingPresent participle
revengesThird-person singular
1

To inflict hurt or harm on someone in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself.

She vowed to revenge herself on those who had betrayed her.

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