the world > action or operation > behaviour > reciprocal treatment or return of an action > revenge > execute (vengeance) [verb (transitive)] > seek vengeance for (an injury) (3)
transitive. To take vengeance, inflict retributive punishment, or retaliate on account of, or to exact satisfaction for (a wrong or injury, or the…
transitive. To seek revenge for (a wrong, injury, etc.); to avenge. Obsolete.
transitive. To avenge, to follow with punishment (an act, crime, fault, etc.). Obsolete.