Take an eye for an eye


Synonyms for take an eye for an eye
verb get even with someone

reciprocate
return
retrospect
get
pay
revenge

revive
repay
settle
recompense
requite
get back at

even the score
exact retribution
give and take
make reprisal
pay back
return the compliment

square accounts
strike back
take revenge
turn the tables on
turn upon
wreak vengeance

Antonyms for take an eye for an eye

forgive
pardon
sympathize

depart
leave
take

lose

Synonyms
verb retaliate for wrong, grievance

get back at
vindicate
avenge
square
return
get
punish
fix
retort

reciprocate
repay
score
redress
requite
defend
match
justify
fight back

get even
kick back
be out for blood
even the score
give comeuppance
give just desserts
hit back
make reprisal
pay back

pay back in spades
pay off
return the compliment
settle up
settle with
stick it to
turn the tables on
venge
fix one’s wagon

Antonyms

request
surrender
deny
refuse

forgive
pardon
sympathize
depart

leave
take
fail
lose

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