The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
Any harsh treatment or experience; rough handling.
A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution
Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.
A win by a previous loser.
To take one's revenge (on or upon someone).
To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.