How to Pronounce "revenge on"
expression
ri-VENJ-ahn
ri-VENJ-on
Definition
To punish or hurt someone in return for something wrong they did; to get back at someone for a perceived offense or harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈvɛndʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɹɪvˈɛndʒ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-VENJ-ahn
UK
ri-VENJ-on
Listen in Context
She wanted to revenge on her enemy for lying to her.
He finally got revenge on his brother for breaking his toy.
They planned to revenge on their rivals after losing the match.
If you try to revenge on everyone who hurts you, you’ll never have peace.