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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

revenge

/riːvɛndʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does revenge mean?

noun, verb

The act of getting back at someone for an injury or wrong, or a feeling of anger and a desire to hurt someone because of something they have done. To take revenge on someone means to punish or harm them in return for something they have done to you.

Example

"She sought revenge against her former employer for firing her without cause."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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