revenge

revenge
re•venge
[[t]rɪˈvɛndʒ[/t]] v. -venged, -veng•ing, n.
1) to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, esp. in a vindictive spirit:
to revenge a murdered brother[/ex]
2) to inflict pain or harm for; take vengeance for; avenge:
to revenge a son's murder[/ex]
3) the act of revenging; retaliation for injuries or wrongs; vengeance
4) something done in vengeance
5) the desire to revenge; vindictiveness
6) an opportunity to retaliate or gain satisfaction
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Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < MF, OF revenger=re- re-+venger to avenge < L vindicāre re•venge′less, adj. re•veng′er, n. re•veng′ing•ly, adv. syn: revenge, reprisal, retribution, vengeance suggest a punishment or injury inflicted in return for one received. revenge is the carrying out of a bitter desire to injure another for a wrong done to oneself or to those who are close to oneself: to plot revenge for a friend's betrayal. reprisal is used specifically in the context of warfare; it means retaliation against an enemy: The guerrillas expected reprisals for the raid. retribution usu. suggests deserved punishment for some evil done: a just retribution for wickedness. vengeance is usu. vindictive, furious revenge: He swore vengeance against his enemies.

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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