Definition of revenge
revenged
;revenging
transitive verb
1 : to avenge (oneself or another) usually by retaliating in kind or degree
2 : to inflict injury in return for revenge an insult
revenger
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Examples of revenge in a Sentence
a man who took matters into his own hands and revenged the death of his brother
Recent Examples of revenge from the Web
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Here are the reflections of a few of the artists and technicians who pitted against one another two bastards, their vast armies and (most powerful of all) their divergent attitudes to power and to revenge.
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Origin and Etymology of revenge
Middle English, from Anglo-French revenger, revengier, from re- + venger to avenge — more at vengeance
revenge
Definition of revenge
1 : a desire for vengeance or retribution 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
Examples of revenge in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of revenge from the Web
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As the new season opened, Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) is atop the Iron Throne as queen of Westeros; Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) commands an extensive army, and Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) is exacting revenge for Red Wedding family deaths.
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But United took revenge a few weeks later in the EFL Cup fourth round and then eventually went on to lift that particular trophy at Wembley in February.
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This is a fist-pump moment—a scene in which we’re invited to cackle with glee as Arya finally gets revenge for the Red Wedding.
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Angry residents sought revenge, storming the old Parish Prison and killing 11 people, hanging two of them and shooting the rest.
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Revenge porn can be devastating, no matter who is involved.
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Also, revenge porn doesn't go over too well in California.
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According to the logic of the show, the plot gave her character a reason to seek revenge and power of her own.
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The two try to uncover the mystery of the brunette’s identity, while love, jealousy, ambition, seduction, and revenge complicate their efforts.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'revenge.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of revenge
Middle French revenge, revenche, from revengier, revenchier to revenge
REVENGE Defined for English Language Learners
revenge
Definition of revenge for English Language Learners
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: the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you
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: the act of defeating an opponent who has defeated you in the past
REVENGE Defined for Kids
Definition of revenge for Students
revenged
;revenging
: to cause harm or injury in return for He'll revenge the insult.
Definition of revenge for Students
1 : an act or instance of causing harm or injury in return for a wrong … she would be instrumental in helping the rat work his revenge. — Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux
2 : a desire to cause harm or injury in return for a wrong She was motivated by revenge.
3 : a chance for getting satisfaction The team sought revenge through a rematch.
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