revenge
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transitive verb \ri-ˈvenj\re·vengedre·veng·ing
Definition of REVENGE
1
: to avenge (as oneself) usually by retaliating in kind or degree
2
: to inflict injury in return for <revenge an insult>
— re·veng·er noun
Examples of REVENGE
- <a man who took matters into his own hands and revenged the death of his brother>
Origin of REVENGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French revenger, revengier, from re- + venger to avenge — more at vengeance
First Known Use: 14th century
Rhymes with REVENGE
2revenge
nounDefinition of REVENGE
1
: a desire for revenge <motivated by revenge>
2
: an act or instance of retaliating in order to get even <plotted her revenge>
3
: an opportunity for getting satisfaction <sought revenge through a rematch>
See Examples of REVENGE
- She swore that she would have her revenge.
- She wants revenge against her enemies.
- The bombing was in revenge for the assassination of their leader.
- The team is seeking revenge for the loss earlier in the season.
Origin of REVENGE
Middle French revenge, revenche, from revengier, revenchier to revenge
First Known Use: circa 1547
Related to REVENGE
- Synonyms
- payback, reprisal, requital, retaliation, retribution, vengeance
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