What is another word for get even with?

Pronunciation: [ɡɛt ˈiːvən wɪð] (IPA)

There are numerous synonyms for the phrase "get even with," including retaliate, repay, avenge, redress, revenge, vindicate, and payback. Each of these words suggests a different degree of retribution and justice for a perceived wrongdoing. Retaliate implies a measured response, while repay suggests a more balanced approach. Avenge implies a more emotional response and a desire for justice. Redress and vindicate suggest the correction of a wrong that has been done. Revenge implies a more extreme form of retaliation and a strong desire for payback. Regardless of the word chosen, the intent is to right a perceived wrong and restore balance to the situation.

What are the hypernyms for Get even with?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Get even with

  • You'll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him.
    Lou Holtz
  • The number of illegal activities were so large that one was bound to come out and lead to the uncovering of the others. Nixon was too willing to use the power of government to settle scores and get even with enemies.
    Bob Woodward
  • Start cutting corners on whatever it is you do and those corners will seek to get even with you sooner or later
    Ahmed Korayem
  • Tell someone who may be in an excellent position to get even with you, to “go fuck himself.” The satisfaction will do you more good than the anxiety.
    Perry Brass
  • "I don't know how you do it, Archie," Carter was forced to admit. "Simple, Carter, simple." Archie reveled in the moment, basking in Carter's admiration, Carter who had humiliated him at The Vigils meeting. Someday he'd get even with Carter but at the moment it was satisfying enough to have Carter regarding him with awe and envy. "You see, Carter, people are two things: greedy and cruel. So we have a perfect setup here. The greed part- a kid pays a buck for a chance to win a hundred. Plus fifty bucks of chocolates. The cruel part- watching two guys hitting each other, while they're safe in the bleachers. That's why it works, Carter, because we're all bastards."
    Robert Cormier

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