Cool MateMeaning of Revenge
something that you do in order to make somebody suffer because they have made you suffer
In simple words: Harming someone because they hurt you.
Revenge in a sentence
- He sought revenge against those who had betrayed him.
- The movie's plot revolves around a father's revenge for his son's murder.
- Revenge can sometimes perpetuate an endless cycle of violence.
- In history, some wars were fought primarily for revenge rather than political gain.
- She took revenge by exposing the truth about the corrupt official.
How to use Revenge
Often used in stories or discussions about conflict. It's generally seen as negative and not recommended to seek revenge in real life. Avoid in professional and polite conversations.
Grammar pattern
revenge + object
Memory hint
Think of 'rev' in revenge as 'revving up' your anger to get back at someone.
Related words
Collocations with Revenge
Synonyms for Revenge
- vengeance
- retaliation
- retribution
- payback
- reprisal
Opposites of Revenge
- forgiveness
- reconciliation
- pardon
Common mistakes with Revenge
- Confusing 'revenge' with 'vengeance' as they have slightly different uses.
- Using 'revenge' as a noun without a clear action (e.g., 'I want revenge' is okay, but 'I seek revenge on him' is unnatural).
- Mixing up the meaning with 'retaliation' which has a more immediate context.
Revenge appears in
Revenge in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
انتقام
إيذاء شخص ما لأنه آذاك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রতিশোধ
কেউ আপনাকে আঘাত করলে তাকে আঘাত করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Rache
Jemanden verletzen, weil er dich verletzt hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Venganza
Hacerle daño a alguien porque te lastimó.
- Persianفارسی
انتقام
آسیب زدن به کسی به خاطر اینکه به شما آسیب زده.
- FrenchFrançais
Vengeance
Faire du mal à quelqu'un parce qu'il vous a blessé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बदला
किसी के आपको चोट पहुँचाने पर उसे चोट पहुँचाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Vendetta
Fare del male a qualcuno perché ti ha ferito.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vingança
Machucar alguém porque essa pessoa te machucou.
- RussianРусский
Месть
Причинение вреда кому-то, потому что он причинил вам боль.
- Urduاردو
انتقام
کسی کو تکلیف پہنچانا کیونکہ انہوں نے آپ کو تکلیف دی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
报复
因为别人伤害了你，所以你也去伤害别人。
More words like Revenge
- Vengeance
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Revenge
What does Revenge mean?
Harming someone because they hurt you.
What is the definition of Revenge?
something that you do in order to make somebody suffer because they have made you suffer
How do you use Revenge in a sentence?
He sought revenge against those who had betrayed him.
Can you give another example of Revenge?
The movie's plot revolves around a father's revenge for his son's murder.
What are synonyms for Revenge?
Common alternatives include vengeance, retaliation, retribution, payback, reprisal.
What is the opposite of Revenge?
Opposite meanings include forgiveness, reconciliation, pardon.
What words go with Revenge?
It commonly pairs with sweet, seek, want, plot, attack, killing, fantasy, in revenge, revenge for, revenge on, an act of revenge, a desire for revenge, sweet, seek, want, plot, attack, killing, fantasy, in revenge, revenge for, revenge on, an act of revenge, a desire for revenge.
What are common mistakes when using Revenge?
Confusing 'revenge' with 'vengeance' as they have slightly different uses. Using 'revenge' as a noun without a clear action (e.g., 'I want revenge' is okay, but 'I seek revenge on him' is unnatural). Mixing up the meaning with 'retaliation' which has a more immediate context.
How do you pronounce Revenge?
US: /["/rɪˈvendʒ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈvendʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Revenge?
Often used in stories or discussions about conflict. It's generally seen as negative and not recommended to seek revenge in real life. Avoid in professional and polite conversations.
What CEFR level is Revenge?
"Revenge" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.