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revenge

UK
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/
US
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/

Translations

revengenoun
revenges
pl
He sought revenge for the wrongs done to him.
Он искал мести за причиненные ему обиды.
The team is eager for a revenge match after their last defeat.
Команда жаждет реванша после последнего поражения.
Additional translations
расплата
возмездие
Synonyms
retribution
settling of scores
reprisal
payback
vengeance
revengeverb
revenged
Past Simple
revenged
Past Participle
revenging
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/
US
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/
He vowed to revenge his brother's death.
Он поклялся отомстить за смерть своего брата.
Additional translations
отплатить
Synonyms
get back at
pay back
recoup
retaliate
avenge
revengeadjective
UK
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/
US
/rɪˈvɛndʒ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., revenge attack).
Synonyms
vengeful
vindictive
retaliatory
avenging
revengeful
spiteful

Definitions

revengenoun
The action of inflicting harm or punishment on someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
He sought revenge for the betrayal he experienced from his former friend.
A desire for vengeance or retribution.
Her heart was filled with revenge after the unjust treatment she received.
An instance of retaliatory action.
The movie is about a hero's quest for revenge against those who wronged him.
revengeverb
To inflict harm or punishment in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another.
He vowed to revenge his brother's death by finding the culprit.
To take one's revenge (on); to retaliate personally for a wrong.
She revenged herself on the bully by outperforming him in every competition.
revengeadjective
Inflicted, undertaken, or motivated as retaliation for a wrong.
They plotted a revenge attack after the ambush.
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