deliberate harm to a person in return for harm done
retaliation for wrong, grievance
Cases of word usage
1) to get or take revenge for (oneself) for (something) (avenge)
2) feeling or showing a desire for revenge (revengeful)
3) the state of feeling pleased or contented; (an opportunity of getting) revenge or compensation for an injury or insult (satisfaction)
4) showing a desire for revenge (vengeful)
5) wanting to hurt a person or have revenge (vindictive)