Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exact-revenge
verb phrase
/ɪɡˈzækt rɪˈvɛndʒ/
Definition
To seek or achieve retribution for a perceived wrong or injury.
Examples
- After years of betrayal, he decided to exact revenge on those who deceived him.
- In literature, characters often exact revenge in dramatic ways that highlight their pain and suffering.
Meaning
Exacting revenge implies taking actions that repay someone for harm done, often in a way that balances the scales of justice or personal grievances.
Synonyms
- avenge
- retaliate
- recoup
- pay back
- get even
