Words For Revenge

4 words in this vocabulary list

verb to take revenge or retaliate against someone

preposition used to indicate the target of the revenge or retaliation

  • She decided to get back at her coworker by reporting their unethical behavior to HR.
  • I'm going to get back at my brother by hiding his phone.
  • I'll get back at that jerk by spreading rumors about him.
  • The storm will get back at us for not preparing properly.

noun a reward or punishment for past actions; repayment or retaliation

  • The company demanded fair requital for the services rendered.
  • He's hoping for some sort of requital for all his hard work.
  • I don't think he'll ever get the requital he deserves.
  • Kindness is often repaid with requital in unexpected ways.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, degree, or frequency of the action

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

  • The company implemented the new marketing strategy with a vengeance, resulting in a significant increase in sales.
  • She cleaned her room with a vengeance after her parents told her she couldn't go out with her friends.
  • He played basketball with a vengeance, showing off his skills and dominating the court.
  • The storm hit the town with a vengeance, causing widespread damage and chaos.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong feeling or emotion

  • The phrase 'à bon chat, bon rat' is often used in French literature to describe a situation where both parties are evenly matched.
  • When it comes to negotiations, it's always 'à bon chat, bon rat' with those two - neither one is willing to back down.
  • In a game of wits, it's always 'à bon chat, bon rat' - no one can outsmart the other.
  • Their relationship can be described as 'à bon chat, bon rat' - they are constantly trying to outsmart each other.