Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɛndʒ/
noun the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone in retaliation for an injury or wrong done to oneself
A1 She sought revenge on her brother for breaking her favorite toy.
A2 The main character in the story plots revenge against the villain for betraying him.
B1 The desire for revenge consumed her every thought after the betrayal.
B2 The elaborate plan for revenge involved careful manipulation and strategic timing.
C1 His thirst for revenge led him down a dark path of vengeance and destruction.
C2 The intricate web of revenge and deceit woven by the characters created a gripping narrative.
verb to inflict hurt or harm on someone in retaliation for an injury or wrong done to oneself
A1 She wanted to revenge her friend's betrayal by ignoring her.
A2 He decided to revenge the theft of his bicycle by taking the thief's skateboard.
B1 The character in the novel sought revenge on those who had wronged him.
B2 The spy vowed to revenge the death of his partner by taking down the enemy organization.
C1 The general planned a strategic revenge against the opposing army for their previous attacks.
C2 The mafia boss sought to revenge the betrayal of his closest advisor by eliminating him.
formal The concept of revenge is often explored in literature as a theme of justice and morality.
informal She's plotting her revenge against her ex-boyfriend for cheating on her.
slang I heard she's planning to get some sweet revenge on that guy who messed with her.
figurative Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die - it's like seeking revenge on yourself.
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