v. Function: verb
to inflict punishment by way of repayment for FF1C; avenge an insult FF1E;
Synonyms: redress, revenge, venge, vindicate
Related Words: compensate, pay (back), pay out, recompense, repay, requite, retaliate, retribute; chasten, chastise, punish; correct, right
Idioms: get an eye for an eye, get even with, settle accounts, wreak one's vengeance
Contrasted Words: condone, disregard, ignore, overlook; absolve, amnesty, forgive, pardon, remit; bear, endure, stand, suffer, tolerate