avenge oneself (against someone or something) (for something)
- avenge oneself (against someone or something) (for something)
avenge oneself (on someone or something) (for something) & avenge oneself (against someone or something) (for something)
to get even with, or take revenge against someone or something for some hurt or damage. •
They avenged themselves on the enemy for the surprise attack.
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He avenged himself against the storekeeper for the false charges.
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Mary avenged herself for her ex-husband's neglect to pay child support.
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Tom avenged himself on Bill for Bill's previous insults.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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