Pronunciation

/rɪˈvenj/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act of taking报复 or punishment in return for a wrong or injury. 2. Satisfaction gained from one’s enemies’ misfortunes. 3. A desire for vengeance or retaliation.
• Verb: To seek retribution or pay back someone for a perceived wrong or harm.

Phrases

• “Take revenge on someone” means to retaliate against them.
• “Seek revenge” implies a desire to right a perceived injustice.
• “An eye for an eye” is a phrase suggesting the idea of revenge.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The victim sought revenge after being unfairly treated.”
• Verb: “He decided to take revenge on his former partner who betrayed him.”
• Intransitive: “Frustrated by the constant insults, he sought revenge.”

Synonyms

• Retaliation
• Payback
• Vindication
• Redress
• Counteraction

Antonyms

• Forgiveness
• Amnesty
• Pardon
• Absolution
• Tolerance

Usage Notes

Revenge can have both positive connotations (when seeking justice) and negative ones (when motivated by anger or personal vendetta). It’s often considered a more aggressive response than forgiveness or reconciliation.