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take revenge

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk rɪˈvɛndʒ/ · UK /ˌteɪk rɪˈvendʒ/

take revenge means: To hurt or punish someone because they hurt you or someone you care about.

verb

PUNISH BACKB2

To hurt or punish someone because they hurt you or someone you care about.

  • He wanted to take revenge.
  • She took revenge on the people who betrayed her.
  • Will they take revenge for the attack?

How to use it: take revenge on someone for something (She took revenge on him for stealing her money.)

Similar words: get back at, avenge

Common phrases: take revenge on someone, take revenge for something

Questions about take revenge

What does take revenge mean?

To hurt or punish someone because they hurt you or someone you care about.

What is take revenge in other languages?

Türkçe: intikam almak · Español: vengarse · Français: se venger · Deutsch: sich rächen · Italiano: vendicarsi · 日本語: 復讐する

How do you pronounce take revenge?

In American English /ˌteɪk rɪˈvɛndʒ/; in British English /ˌteɪk rɪˈvendʒ/.

How do you use take revenge in a sentence?

He wanted to take revenge. She took revenge on the people who betrayed her.

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