Revenge

Revenge is when someone tries to get back at another person for something mean or unfair that they did. It's like wanting to make them feel the same hurt they caused you.

Examples

• After losing the soccer match, Jake felt a strong desire for revenge against the opposing team, but he knew it was better to practice and improve instead.
• In the story, the main character sought revenge on the villain who had stolen her family's treasure, but she realized that forgiveness might be a stronger choice.
• When Tom's brother broke his favorite video game, Tom thought about getting revenge by hiding his brother's controller, but he decided to just talk to him instead.

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