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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruh-vanch, -vahnsh]
- /rəˈvæntʃ, -ˈvɑ̃ʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ruh-vanch, -vahnsh]
- /rəˈvæntʃ, -ˈvɑ̃ʃ/
Definitions of revanche word
- noun revanche the policy of a state intent on regaining areas of its original territory that have been lost to other states as a result of war, a treaty signed under duress, etc. 1
- abbreviation REVANCHE revenge 0
- noun revanche the policy of regaining territory or land that has been lost 0
- noun revanche revenge; specif., revanchism 0
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Origin of revanche
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French: revenge
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Parts of speech for Revanche
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
revanche popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
revanche usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for revanche
noun revanche
- avengement — (rare) The inflicting of retributive punishment; satisfaction taken.
- avenging — taking vengeance on someone or something for a wrong done
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