How to Pronounce "take revenge"
expression
TAYK ri-VENJ
TAYK riv-ENJ
Definition
To do something harmful to someone because they have hurt you or done something bad to you, as a way to get back at them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ɹiˈvɛndʒ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ɹɪvˈɛndʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK ri-VENJ
UK
TAYK riv-ENJ
Listen in Context
He wanted to take revenge after his friend betrayed him.
She plotted to take revenge on her enemies.
It is wrong to take revenge instead of forgiving.
I've never felt the need to take revenge on anyone, no matter what happened.