venge

venge

verb \ˈvenj\

vengedveng·ing

Definition of VENGE

transitive verb

archaic

: avenge

Examples of VENGE

1. <a romance novel featuring a hotheaded hero who is ever ready to venge every affront to the family's honor>

Origin of VENGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French venger

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VENGE

Synonyms: redress, requite, retaliate, revenge, avenge [archaic]

Related Words: castigate, fix, get, penalize, punish, scourge; chasten, chastise, correct, discipline; right; compensate, pay (back), recompense, repay

Near Antonyms: absolve, condone, excuse, forgive, pardon, remit

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