revenge

¹re·venge

verb \ri-ˈvenj\

re·vengedre·veng·ing

Definition of REVENGE

transitive verb

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

1. <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

Related to REVENGE

Synonyms: redress, requite, retaliate, avenge, venge [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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Rhymes with REVENGE

avenge, Stonehenge