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Synonyms & Similar Words
retaliation
vengeance
retribution
revengeful
payback
reprisal
punishment
penalty
reciprocation
counterattack
strikeback
vendetta
grudge
spite
malice
hostility
animosity
rancor
bitterness
resentment
indignation
outrage
umbrage
exaction
requital
reparation
compensation
indemnity
restitution
expiation
atonement
reprisal
revengefulness
Meaning of Revenge
The act of taking revenge, or a desire to retaliate against someone for a perceived wrong.
Definitions
- The action of hurting or harming someone because they have hurt or harmed you
- * A feeling of anger or bitterness when someone has hurt or harmed you
Etymology of Revenge
The word "revenge" comes from the Old French word "revenge," which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "vindicta" (meaning "vengeance" or "revenge").
Historically, the concept of revenge has been a part of human culture, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans believing in the idea of retaliatory justice.
Example Uses
- The victim's family sought revenge against the perpetrator of the crime.
- * She felt a strong desire for revenge after being betrayed by her business partner.