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get revenge

VERB
fix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get
STRONG
hurt punish
WEAK
cook someone's goose get even pay back take retribution
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forgive let bygones be bygones overlook
WEAK
aid assist break help
VERB
repay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pay back
STRONG
avenge reciprocate requite retaliate return revenge
WEAK
even the score get back at make reprisal return the compliment settle the score square accounts
Antonyms
STRONG
forgive pardon refuse sympathize
WEAK
deprive extort leave alone penalize seize steal take

Example Sentences

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For Seattle to get revenge in Sunday's rematch, quarterback Sam Darnold must shed his long-standing reputation for wilting under pressure.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Brighton will see this as the chance to get revenge for their 7-0 defeat at the City Ground at the start of February.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

It won’t be easy for the Trojans to get revenge.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2024

When given the opportunity, the men could get revenge on the other player by causing them lose money.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

I don’t want to report him just to get revenge.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers