/rɪvɛndʒ/ RIV-enj

Definitions

1. noun

the act of getting back at someone for an injury or harm, typically in a violent or aggressive way

“The gang sought revenge against the rival gang that had attacked them.”

2. verb

to get back at someone for an injury or harm, typically in a violent or aggressive way

“She vowed to revenge her brother’s death by killing his killer.”

3. noun

a feeling of bitter resentment and often a desire to seek revenge

“The victim’s family felt a deep sense of revenge towards the perpetrator.”

4. noun

a return in kind, especially of an injury or hurt

“The team’s victory was seen as revenge for their previous loss.”