revenge revenge /riːˈvɛndʒ/

noun

1. () Action taken in return for an injury or offense  ( retaliation , revenge )
   action taken in return for an injury or offense
     The country responded with swift retaliation to the enemy's attack.
   The country responded with swift retaliation to the enemy's attack.
   
   

verb

1. () Take revenge for a perceived wrong  ( avenge , retaliate , revenge )
   take revenge for a perceived wrong
    He wants to avenge the murder of his brother
   He wants to avenge the murder of his brother