B2nounemotionsconflict
US/rɪˈvendʒ/
UK/rɪˈvendʒ/
harm done to someone because they harmed you first
In context
He wanted revenge on the company that had fired him unfairly.
In revenge for the insult, she refused to invite him to the party.
The film is about a man who spends years planning his revenge.
Words that go with revenge
verb + noun
- take revengeShe took revenge by telling everyone his secret.
- seek revengeSome people seek revenge instead of forgiving.
- get revengeHe wants to get revenge on his rival.
- plot revengeThe villain plots revenge against the hero.
noun + preposition
- revenge forIt was revenge for years of bullying.
adjective + noun
- sweet revengeWinning the final was sweet revenge for the team.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
take revenge to himCorrect: take revenge on him