Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-even
phrasal verb
/ɡɛt ˈiːvən/
Definition
To retaliate or take revenge on someone for a perceived wrong or injustice.
Examples
- After being cheated in the game, Sarah vowed to get even with her opponents.
- He devised a sneaky plan to get even for the prank that was played on him.
Meaning
Getting even implies that a person wants to balance the scales of fairness after feeling wronged.
Synonyms
- retaliate
- avenge
- revenge
- payback
