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REVENGE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Revenge.

How to pronounce revenge:

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Revenge - as a noun

Action taken in return for an injury or offense

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retaliation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
getting evenpaying backreturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Revenge - as a verb

Take revenge for a perceived wrong

Example: "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avengeretaliate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
penalisepenalizepunish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He sought revenge against his former business partner."
"The movie is about a man who seeks revenge on those who killed his family."
"She planned her revenge carefully and executed it perfectly."
"His motive for the crime was revenge for a past injustice."
"The protagonist's obsession with revenge drives the plot of the story."
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Word Game Points

Is REVENGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, revenge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REVENGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REVENGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, revenge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REVENGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is REVENGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, revenge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REVENGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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