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getting even vs revenge

revenge vs getting even

getting even and revenge both are nouns.

getting even is not a verb while revenge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
getting even Yes No No No
revenge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, revenge is a hyponym of getting even; that is, revenge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than getting even:
  • getting even: a reciprocal group action
  • revenge: action taken in return for an injury or offense
Other hyponyms of getting even include payment, requital, retaliation, reciprocation, tit for tat.
getting even (noun) revenge (noun)
a reciprocal group action action taken in return for an injury or offense
getting even (verb) revenge (verb)
take revenge for a perceived wrong
Difference between getting even and revenge

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