revenge
noun
action taken in return for an injury or offense
Synonymsretaliation
verb
take revenge for a perceived wrong
“He wants to avenge the murder of his brother”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Revenge meaning
What does “revenge” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“revenge” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: action taken in return for an injury or offense.