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revenge

Pronunciation: [rɪˈvɛndʒ]

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Learn how to use revenge in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion/behavior”

(noun) a way to get back at someone because they hurt you. It's like when someone makes you sad, and you want to make them feel bad in return.

Example

After the mean thing he did, she felt like she needed some revenge.

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She didn't believe in revenge; she thought it was better to forgive and move on.

Example

Why do people sometimes want revenge instead of forgiveness?

Context: “emotion/behavior”

(verb) to take action against someone who made you feel hurt or wronged. This means doing something to make them feel what you felt.

Example

He plans to revenge his friend's bad treatment by helping him succeed.

Example

She chose not to revenge the hurtful words and remained kind.

Example

Is it always right to revenge when someone hurts you?

How to pronounce revenge

Pronunciation: [rɪˈvɛndʒ]

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