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revenge Antonyms

Opposite of revenge

Because the opposite of revenge shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of inflicting hurt, harm, or humiliation on someone in retaliation for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.

Usage Example

"In many classic tragedies, the protagonist's obsessive pursuit of forgiveness ultimately leads to their own downfall."

Strongest
forgiveness
Strong
pardon
mercy
clemency
absolution
reconciliation

• verb (Context 2)

To inflict hurt or harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another (often used reflexively or in the passive).

Usage Example

"He vowed to be revenged on the corrupt officials who had wrongfully seized his family's estate."

Strongest
forgive
pardon
Strong
excuse
absolve
condone

Similar words to revenge

Words similar to revenge shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

avenge
vengeance
retribution
retaliation
reprisal
pay back
payback
get back at
See all synonyms of revenge

• Nearby Words

reveler
revelrous
revelry
revenge
revengeful
revengefully
revenue

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Revenge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/revenge
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