Revenge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Revenge ( noun )

1. Action taken in return for an injury or offence.
2. The desire to harm someone in return for a perceived wrong or injury.
3. Retaliation for a harm or an injury.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french revenche, based on latin vindicare "lay claim to, avenge".

Examples:

1. He swore to take revenge.
2. The revenge was sweet.
3. The revenge was cold.

(As a verb)

Revenge ( verb )

1. Action taken in return for an injury or offence.
2. The desire to harm someone in return for a perceived wrong or injury.
3. Retaliation for a harm or an injury.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french revenche, based on latin vindicare "lay claim to, avenge".

Examples:

1. He swore to take revenge.
2. The revenge was sweet.
3. The revenge was cold.