revenge (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈvendʒ/
Definition
The action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
Examples
She sought revenge for the death of her father.
He swore he would have revenge on his enemies.
The story is about a quest for revenge.
How to Use revenge
- revenge on (prepositional phrase)
- To direct an act of revenge towards a specific person or group. — "He took revenge on the man who had wronged him."
- revenge for (prepositional phrase)
- The reason or cause that prompts an act of revenge. — "She wanted revenge for the insult to her honor."
- revenge upon (prepositional phrase)
- A more formal or literary way to direct revenge towards someone. — "The warrior sought revenge upon his vanquished foe."
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