To be sure, it may readily be misunderstood as analogous to a private act of revenge, but so may other modes of punishment that fall short of the death penalty. (firstthings.com)
Anne Newton Walther coined the phrase «divorce hangover» to describe the syndrome of anger and resentment that frequently motivates women toward acts of revenge against their spouses. (oureverydaylife.com)
Graziano's latest campaign gimmick places his own personal bitterness over the best choice for the constituents he wished to serve with nothing more than a disgraceful and petty act of revenge. (queens-politics.com)