revenge
Translation
revenge, retaliation, vengeance
Examples
He wanted revenge for his father's death.
He wanted revenge for his father's death.
She took revenge on him for his betrayal.
She took revenge on him for his betrayal.
Grammar Patterns
revenge ((for sth.)) revenge for a wrong He sought revenge for the insult.
to take revenge ((on sb.)) to punish someone She took revenge on her enemies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: retaliation, retribution; Antonyms: forgiveness, pardon
Etymology
From Old French 'revenger', from 're-' (again) + 'vengier' (to avenge).
Memory Tips
'Re-' (again) + 'venge' (from avenge). To avenge again.