Revenge
noun
The action of getting back at or causing harm to someone because they have harmed you.
He vowed to get his revenge on those who had betrayed him.
Often appears as...
- seek revenge
- take revenge
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Disapproving
verb
To cause harm to someone because they have harmed you.
She revenged herself on her ex by spreading rumors about him.
Often appears as...
- revenge oneself
- revenge a wrong
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The action of getting back at or causing harm to someone because they have harmed you.
He vowed to get his revenge on those who had betrayed him.
Often appears as...
- seek revenge
- take revenge
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To cause harm to someone because they have harmed you.
She revenged herself on her ex by spreading rumors about him.
Often appears as...
- revenge oneself
- revenge a wrong
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Revenge carries strong emotions of anger or bitterness, typically after a wrongdoing.
Her heart thirsted for revenge against the unfair treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The concept of revenge is generally seen negatively, as it implies perpetuating a cycle of harm.
Villagers whispered that the ghost sought revenge on the town.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Revenge is a common theme in literature, movies, and television, often driving plotlines.
The movie's hero was fueled by a desire for revenge.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Revenge carries strong emotions of anger or bitterness, typically after a wrongdoing.
Her heart thirsted for revenge against the unfair treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The concept of revenge is generally seen negatively, as it implies perpetuating a cycle of harm.
Villagers whispered that the ghost sought revenge on the town.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Revenge is a common theme in literature, movies, and television, often driving plotlines.
The movie's hero was fueled by a desire for revenge.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Revenge carries strong emotions of anger or bitterness, typically after a wrongdoing.
Her heart thirsted for revenge against the unfair treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
The concept of revenge is generally seen negatively, as it implies perpetuating a cycle of harm.
Villagers whispered that the ghost sought revenge on the town.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural References
Revenge is a common theme in literature, movies, and television, often driving plotlines.
The movie's hero was fueled by a desire for revenge.
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Wes Moore: How to talk...
They signed up because of a sense of obligation. They signed up because they were angry and they wanted to do something about it. They signed up because their family said this was important. They signed up because they wanted some form of revenge. They signed for a whole collection of different reasons.
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Why should you read...
These questions are complicated by a tangled web of characters, forcing Hamlet to negotiate friends, family, court counselors, and love interests– many of whom possess ulterior motives. The prince constantly delays and dithers over how to relate to others, and how he should carry out revenge.
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Steven Pinker and...
Respectable people kept slaves. For all our flaws, we have abandoned these barbaric practices. So, do you think it's human nature that's changed? Not exactly. I think we still harbor instincts that can erupt in violence, like greed, tribalism, revenge, dominance, sadism.
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Want to be an activist?...
People online, and sometimes even in real life, were disrespectful to me and my family and talked about how the whole thing was a waste of time, and it really discouraged me. And actually, I have some examples because what's better revenge than displaying their idiocy?
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3 lessons on success...
I have learned to always go for option two, and I have found that it has taken me from strength to strength. And it's true what they success is the best revenge. Some women in the Middle East are lucky enough to be married to someone supportive of their career.
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3 questions to ask...
but understand the mistakes of others. And be clearheaded about it. And be honest with yourself and honest with those who support you. But once you know what you want, understand why you want it. And even though it feels good, revenge is not a good reason.
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Building community in...
are as part of the community and our contribution to the community and our obligations to each other so when you think about mass atrocity think about a bun tube because Ubuntu is not about revenge it's not about recrimination it's about building a
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The Story of Us with...
once again my journeys take me around the world meeting inspiring individuals from all walks of life and as always I've got a lot of questions do you think that justice and revenge or different about
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Emmanuel Jal: The music...
because I wanted to revenge for my family. I wanted to revenge for my village. Luckily now things have changed because I came to discover the truth.
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The Dangers of Being a...
Elephants actively seek out the only predator that kills their calves. Revenge is sweet and cubs are an easy target.
Video examples
Wes Moore: How to talk...
They signed up because of a sense of obligation. They signed up because they were angry and they wanted to do something about it. They signed up because their family said this was important. They signed up because they wanted some form of revenge. They signed for a whole collection of different reasons.
Video examples
Why should you read...
These questions are complicated by a tangled web of characters, forcing Hamlet to negotiate friends, family, court counselors, and love interests– many of whom possess ulterior motives. The prince constantly delays and dithers over how to relate to others, and how he should carry out revenge.
Video examples
Steven Pinker and...
Respectable people kept slaves. For all our flaws, we have abandoned these barbaric practices. So, do you think it's human nature that's changed? Not exactly. I think we still harbor instincts that can erupt in violence, like greed, tribalism, revenge, dominance, sadism.
Video examples
Want to be an activist?...
People online, and sometimes even in real life, were disrespectful to me and my family and talked about how the whole thing was a waste of time, and it really discouraged me. And actually, I have some examples because what's better revenge than displaying their idiocy?
Video examples
3 lessons on success...
I have learned to always go for option two, and I have found that it has taken me from strength to strength. And it's true what they success is the best revenge. Some women in the Middle East are lucky enough to be married to someone supportive of their career.
Video examples
3 questions to ask...
but understand the mistakes of others. And be clearheaded about it. And be honest with yourself and honest with those who support you. But once you know what you want, understand why you want it. And even though it feels good, revenge is not a good reason.
Video examples
Building community in...
are as part of the community and our contribution to the community and our obligations to each other so when you think about mass atrocity think about a bun tube because Ubuntu is not about revenge it's not about recrimination it's about building a
Video examples
The Story of Us with...
once again my journeys take me around the world meeting inspiring individuals from all walks of life and as always I've got a lot of questions do you think that justice and revenge or different about
Video examples
Emmanuel Jal: The music...
because I wanted to revenge for my family. I wanted to revenge for my village. Luckily now things have changed because I came to discover the truth.
Video examples
The Dangers of Being a...
Elephants actively seek out the only predator that kills their calves. Revenge is sweet and cubs are an easy target.
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Quote examples
Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries - for heavy ones they cannot.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
If you lose a big fight, it will worry you all of your life. It will plague you - until you get your revenge.
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Hiawatha
Statesman
Instead of a man of peace and love, I have become a man of violence and revenge.
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Pete Gallego
American Politician
It's important we understand our system seeks justice and not revenge.
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Ngo Dinh Diem
Vietnamese Statesman
Follow me if I advance! Kill me if I retreat! Revenge me if I die!
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Paul Gauguin
French Artist
Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.
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Andrea Arnold
English Actress
I don't feel very revengeful in life at all.
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Suge Knight
American Producer
The best revenge in the world is success.
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Richard Preston
American Writer
AIDS is the revenge of the rain forest.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries - for heavy ones they cannot.
Quote examples
Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
Quote examples
Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
If you lose a big fight, it will worry you all of your life. It will plague you - until you get your revenge.
Quote examples
Hiawatha
Statesman
Instead of a man of peace and love, I have become a man of violence and revenge.
Quote examples
Pete Gallego
American Politician
It's important we understand our system seeks justice and not revenge.
Quote examples
Ngo Dinh Diem
Vietnamese Statesman
Follow me if I advance! Kill me if I retreat! Revenge me if I die!
Quote examples
Paul Gauguin
French Artist
Life being what it is, one dreams of revenge.
Quote examples
Andrea Arnold
English Actress
I don't feel very revengeful in life at all.
Quote examples
Suge Knight
American Producer
The best revenge in the world is success.
Quote examples
Richard Preston
American Writer
AIDS is the revenge of the rain forest.
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