Revenge Definition & Meaning

revenge
noun
  1. action taken in return for an injury or offense
verb
  1. take revenge for a perceived wrong; "He wants to avenge the murder of his brother"

"Revenge" in song lyrics

See how revenge is used in real songs:

  • "Lost lake in the end, high voltage revenge"
    Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only, Prevail — And That You Can Quote
  • "politics, revenge"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much
  • "Ridin in a big body benz, Countin my ends, Hollerin revenge"
    Agerman f/ Keak Da Sneak — Watch Me Win

Words that rhyme with revenge

Usage tips for "revenge"

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