Taking an eye for an eye


Synonyms for taking 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 an eye for an eye

take revenge
turn the tables on
turn upon
wreak vengeance

Antonyms for taking 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
take an eye for an eye
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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