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counter-revenge

 

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Counter-Revenge

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

The act of retaliating against someone as a response to their initial revengeful actions.

Senses:

  1. Popular Sense: Counter-revenge refers to the act of seeking retribution against an individual who has previously sought vengeance.
  2. Local Sense: In a specific community or locality, counter-revenge may imply the act of avenging perpetrated harm or injustice with a prompt and reactive retaliatory measure.

Sample Sentences:

  • After being betrayed, John decided to enact counter-revenge by exposing his former friend's secrets.
  • In the small town, counter-revenge was often seen as necessary to maintain a sense of justice among the residents.

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