English · Word Candidate

revenge

/ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: revenges · revenging · revenged

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động trả thù cá nhân chống lại một người, tổ chức hoặc nhóm

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Noun

Examples

Indifference is the sweetest revenge.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A win by a previous loser.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chiến thắng của người thua trước đó

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Noun

Examples

“I'm through with all pawn-games,” I laughed. “Come, let us have a game of lansquenet. Either I will take a farewell fall out of you or you will have your sevenfold revenge”.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trả thù cho (hành động có hại) hoặc thay mặt cho (nạn nhân)

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Verb

Examples

Arsenal revenged their loss to Manchester United last time with a 5–0 drubbing this time.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trả thù (đối với ai đó)

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Verb

Examples

Come, Antony, and young Octavius, come, Revenge yourselves alone on Cassius.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “revenge” mean?

Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

Is “revenge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.