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- [ri-venj]
- /rɪˈvɛndʒ/
- /rɪˈvendʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-venj]
- /rɪˈvɛndʒ/
Definitions of revenge word
- verb with object revenge to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother. 1
- verb with object revenge to take vengeance for; inflict punishment for; avenge: He revenged his brother's murder. 1
- verb without object revenge to take revenge. 1
- noun revenge the act of revenging; retaliation for injuries or wrongs; vengeance. 1
- noun revenge something done in vengeance. 1
- noun revenge the desire to revenge; vindictiveness. 1
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Origin of revenge
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English revengen (v.) < Middle French, Old French revenger, equivalent to re- re- + venger to avenge < Latin vindicāre; see vindicate
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Parts of speech for Revenge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
revenge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
revenge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for revenge
noun revenge
- an eye for an eye — You say 'an eye for an eye' or 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' to refer to the idea that people should be punished according to the way in which they offended, for example if they hurt someone, they should be hurt equally badly in return.
- antiphon — a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service
- cattiness — catlike; feline.
- compurgation — (formerly) a method of trial whereby a defendant might be acquitted if a sufficient number of persons swore to his innocence
- counteraction — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
verb revenge
- avenge — If you avenge a wrong or harmful act, you hurt or punish the person who is responsible for it.
- give and take — the quality or state of being resilient; springiness.
- get back at — take revenge on
- make amends — reparation or compensation for a loss, damage, or injury of any kind; recompense.
- make good — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
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