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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Revenge

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to revenge such as "counterattack", "avenge", and "retaliate".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action

to make a counterattack or respond in a similar manner

Ex: The organization decided retaliate hacking attempts by counterattacking the source .
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to avenge
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to seek retribution or take vengeance on behalf of oneself or others for a perceived wrong or harm

Ex: The warrior clan swore avenge their fallen comrades in a decisive battle against their sworn enemies .
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to respond in kind to a gesture or action

Ex: Colleagues who work well together tend reciprocate cooperation .
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to respond to a wrong, injury, or offense by retaliating

Ex: The feud escalated as each family sought to requite the other’s wrongs.
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to make a counterattack, often responding with similar force or action, especially in response to harm or wrongdoing

Ex: In the face of adversity , the community united strike back against injustice .
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to respond to an attack or criticism

Ex: The hit back at her detractors by setting a new world record .
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to make an attack in response to someone else's attack

Ex: The army counterattacked the enemy 's position to regain control of the territory ..
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to inflict harm or punishment on someone in response to a perceived wrong or injury

Ex: The team was determined revenge their previous defeat by defeating their rival in the upcoming match .
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to take revenge on someone for something they did

Ex: He decided get back at his friend for the prank .
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to seek revenge on someone for something they did

Ex: The movie plot revolves around a hero 's journey pay back the villains for harming his family .
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to fix
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to take revenge or get even with someone

Ex: He was determined fix the person responsible for ruining his reputation .
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to venge
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to seek revenge for a wrong done

Ex: The protagonist swore venge the betrayal of his trusted friend .
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