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revenge
noun as in retaliation for wrong, grievance
Strongest matches
Strong matches
animus, avenging, counterblow, counterinsurgency, counterplay, fight, malevolence, rancor, repayment, requital, return, ruthlessness, satisfaction, sortie, spitefulness, vengefulness, vindictiveness
Weak matches
avengment, eye for an eye, getting even, ill will, implacability, measure for measure, tit for tat
Example Sentences
They stormed many Alawite towns and villages across the region, where residents said they carried out revenge killings and looted homes and shops.
Over the next four days, they stormed many Alawite towns and villages, where residents said they carried out revenge killings and lootings.
Expect a pervasive climate of suspicion and a preoccupation with revenge.
Syria's interim leader has appealed for unity, as violence and revenge killings continued in areas loyal to ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad on Sunday.
It turns out Pip can’t lift a lot of weight, but he can get revenge on someone who bullied him.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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