revenge
US /rɪˈvɛndʒ/
・UK /rɪ'vendʒ/
B1
noun
- Getting back at someone by hurting them back
other
- The act of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to oneself.
- Action taken in return for an injury or offense.
other
- To inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to oneself.
Examples
The bombing was an act of revenge for the shooting of two young boys.
The accusations were driven by a desire for revenge.