revenge

transitive verb

To inflict punishment in return for (injury or insult).

transitive verb

To seek or take vengeance for (oneself or another person); avenge.

noun

The act of taking vengeance for injuries or wrongs; retaliation.

noun

A desire for revenge; spite or vindictiveness.

noun

An opportunity to retaliate, as by a return sports match after a defeat.

noun

Something done in retaliation, especially a defeat of a rival who has been victorious.

To take vengeance on account of; inflict punishment because of; exact retribution for; obtain or seek to obtain satisfaction for, especially with the idea of gratifying a sense of injury or vindictiveness: as, to revenge an insult.

To satisfy by taking vengeance; secure atonement or expiation to, as for an injury; avenge the real or fancied wrongs of; especially, to gratify the vindictive spirit of: as, to revenge one’s self for rude treatment.

Synonyms Avenge, Revenge. See avenge.