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Definition revenge in American English

revenge noun

[uncountable] noun
/rɪˈvendʒ/
1

something that you do to hurt or punish someone because they have hurt you or someone else

Example

Revenge has been given as a possible motive for the attack.

Example

I wanted revenge for the trouble she had caused.

Example

He killed the man in revenge for the murder of his sister.

Example

The villagers seemed certain to take revenge on the enemy.

Example

He was determined to have his revenge on her one day.

Synonyms and related words
revenge vengeance retribution
1.1

relating to or done in revenge

Example

a revenge attack/killing

Synonyms and related words
revenge vengeance retribution
2

the defeat of an opponent or team that previously defeated you in a sports event

Example

The Americans are seeking revenge for their defeat at last year's championships.

Synonyms and related words
defeat rout beating
Definition revenge in American English