Conflict Resolution Vocabulary (Contextually Relevant)

noun the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone in retaliation for an injury or wrong done to oneself

verb to inflict hurt or harm on someone in retaliation for an injury or wrong done to oneself

• The concept of revenge is often explored in literature as a theme of justice and morality.
• She's plotting her revenge against her ex-boyfriend for cheating on her.
• I heard she's planning to get some sweet revenge on that guy who messed with her.
• Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die - it's like seeking revenge on yourself.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'payback' and 'someone' are nouns.

verb A word that expresses an action or state of being. In this case, 'get' is a verb indicating the action of receiving payback on someone.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, there are no adverbs applicable to the phrase 'get payback on someone'.

pronoun A word that takes the place of a noun. In this case, 'someone' is a pronoun referring to an unspecified person.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'on' is a preposition indicating the target of the payback.

• I believe it is important to seek justice through legal means rather than trying to get payback on someone.
• I heard Sarah is planning to get payback on Jack for spreading rumors about her.
• Don't worry, I'll make sure we get payback on those bullies for what they did to you.
• Sometimes the best way to get payback on someone is by living well and showing them you don't need their negativity in your life.