revenge in Italian

revenge in Italian is vendetta, ritorsione, rivalsa — revenge means harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.

revenge in Italian

vendetta

noun

Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

ritorsione

noun

Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

rivalsa

noun

Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

rivincita

noun

Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

vendicarsi

verb

(transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

What does "revenge" mean?

noun Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.
"She swore revenge on the colleague who had taken credit for her work."
verb To take revenge for something, or on someone's behalf.
"He vowed to revenge his brother's death."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

revenge in a sentence

She swore revenge on the colleague who had taken credit for her work.
The whole plot is driven by a father's revenge for his son's murder.
He vowed to revenge his brother's death.

Similar words in Italian

retaliation tit for tat

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "revenge" in Italian?

"revenge" in Italian is vendetta, ritorsione, rivalsa. revenge means: Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.

How do you use "revenge" in a sentence?

Example: "She swore revenge on the colleague who had taken credit for her work." In Italian, "revenge" is vendetta, ritorsione, rivalsa.

Are there other ways to say "revenge" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "revenge": vendetta, ritorsione, rivalsa, rivincita, vendicarsi.

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