Main Entry: ¹re·venge

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈvenj\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): re·venged; re·veng·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French revenger, revengier, from re- + venger to avenge — more at vengeance

Date: 14th century

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