Revenge yourself on
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
The phrase often conveys strong negative feelings towards someone who caused harm. 
Feeling betrayed, John was determined to revenge himself on his deceitful partner.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
More commonly used in formal or literary contexts, and less frequently in everyday conversation. 
In the novel, the heroine vowed to revenge herself on the cruel tyrant.
Pro Tip 3/3Vengeful Action
Implies a planned or deliberate action to harm someone in return for a wrongdoing. 
The scorned scientist plotted to revenge himself on the committee that ridiculed his work.