Words Like REVENGE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to REVENGE.

8 Alternative Words Similar to revenge

1 Retaliation Noun      Synonym Words Like Retaliation
2 Return Noun      Synonym Words Like Return
3 Avenge Verb      Synonym Words Like Avenge
4 Retaliate Verb      Synonym Words Like Retaliate
5 Vengeance Noun      Synonym Words Like Vengeance
6 Payback Noun      Hyponym Words Like Payback
7 Retribution Noun      Hyponym Words Like Retribution
8 Reprisal Noun      Hyponym

10 definitions of revenge

1 To inflict harm in return for, as an injury, insult, etc.; to exact satisfaction for, under a sense of injury; to avenge; -- followed either by the wrong received, or by the person or thing wronged, as the object, or by the reciprocal pronoun as direct object, and a preposition before the wrong done or the wrongdoer.
2 To inflict injury for, in a spiteful, wrong, or malignant spirit; to wreak vengeance for maliciously.
3 To take vengeance; -- with.
4 The act of revenging; vengeance; retaliation; a returning of evil for evil.
5 The disposition to revenge; a malignant wishing of evil to one who has done us an injury.
6 take revenge for a perceived wrong
7 action taken in return for an injury or offense
8 To inflict punishment in return for (injury or insult).
9 To seek or take vengeance for (oneself or another person); avenge.
10 The act of taking vengeance for injuries or wrongs; retaliation.
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