Revenge on Meaning in English

expression

US

ɹiˈvɛndʒ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

ri-VENJ-ahn

UK

ɹɪvˈɛndʒ/ /ˈɒn

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.

Usage & Nuances

'Revenge on' is commonly followed by the person or group who caused harm. More formal alternatives are 'retaliate against' or 'take vengeance on.' Often used with 'get', as in 'get revenge on'. The word 'revenge' is strong and usually negative, often associated with emotional or dramatic contexts.

• Spanish: venganza contra - vengarse de
• Portuguese (BR): vingança contra - vingar-se de
• Portuguese (PT): vingança contra - vingar-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 报复（某人）
• Chinese (Traditional): 報復（某人）
• Hindi: पर बदला लेना
• Arabic: الانتقام من
• Bengali: প্রতিশোধ নেওয়া (কারও) ওপর
• Russian: отомстить (кому-то) - месть (кому-то)
• Japanese: （～に）復讐する
• Vietnamese: trả thù (ai đó)
• Korean: ~에게 복수하다
• Turkish: intikam almak (birinden)
• Urdu: پر انتقام لینا
• Indonesian: balas dendam pada

Example Sentences

She wanted to revenge on her enemy for lying to her.

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He finally got revenge on his brother for breaking his toy.

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They planned to revenge on their rivals after losing the match.

basic

If you try to revenge on everyone who hurts you, you’ll never have peace.

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He swore he’d revenge on anyone who betrayed his trust.

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The villain tried to revenge on the hero for ruining his plans, but failed.

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