revenged; revenging
Definition of revenge
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to avenge (oneself or another) usually by retaliating in kind or degree
2
: to inflict injury in return for
revenge an insult
revenge
nounDefinition of revenge (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of revenge was in the 14th century
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