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单词 revenged
释义

revenge

1 of 2

verb

re·​venge ri-ˈvenj How to pronounce revenge (audio)
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 noun

revenge

2 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms

Verb

  • avenge
  • redress
  • requite
  • retaliate
  • venge [archaic]

Noun

  • payback
  • reprisal
  • requital
  • retaliation
  • retribution
  • vengeance
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb a man who took matters into his own hands and revenged the death of his brother Noun 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 on the Web
Verb
These two had been initially set against each other; since entering the present-day world, Soldier Boy has wanted one thing: revenge against the members of Payback, the team that set him up and led to his capture by the Russians. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 1 July 2022 Through an exclusive matchmaking agency that caters to the ultra rich, a divorcee plots revenge against her ex-husband’s scheming mistress. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 10 July 2022 Fleeing for his life, the boy vows revenge as well as to liberate his mother (Nicole Kidman), with dad having helpfully given him a pep talk about the importance of vengeance even before this act of fratricide cemented Amleth's destiny. Brian Lowry, CNN, 21 Apr. 2022 With Cassie and Nate’s secret affair finally exposed, Maddy wishfully plots revenge against her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 14 Feb. 2022 At the back of the book, the index provides a space for reference—and sometimes revenge. Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 11 Feb. 2022 To save his own skin and revenge himself on Logan, Kendall has turned whistleblower. Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2021 Soon enough, the cost of fame is being measured in bribes as various underworld characters emerge, seeking payoffs or just revenge in the aftermath of tragedy. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Nov. 2021 As travel rebounded this year, a number of different trends have emerged, from working remotely from hotels to revenge travel to trip stacking. Rachel King, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2021
Noun
The Knights seek revenge against the ACC program during this year’s Friday night matchup on their home turf. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Kardashian embarrassing her daughter could be a playful revenge for a viral TikTok earlier this month, in which North transformed her famous mom into into a Minion from the Despicable Me franchise using makeup. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2022 As more voters head to the polls this Tuesday for their states' primary elections, former President Donald Trump faces another test of his grip over the Republican Party -- and opportune moments to seek revenge against opponents old and new. Alina Kim, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2022 In other developments: — Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Kyiv area for the first time in weeks Thursday and pounded the northern Chernihiv region as well, in what Ukraine said was revenge for standing up to the Kremlin. Susie Blann, Anchorage Daily News, 29 July 2022 Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Kyiv area for the first time in weeks Thursday and pounded the northern Chernihiv region as well, in what Ukraine said was revenge for standing up to the Kremlin. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 And on Tuesday, nearly two dozen rockets hit the city in what its mayor said was revenge for mounting Russian casualties. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 For anyone seeking to settle scores, that would be the best revenge. Doyle Mcmanuswashington Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2022 Insolent Tara does get paid a visit by the iconic Ghostface (a stabby, hard-R attack that oversells the viciousness), and maybe that's this franchise's revenge on the better movies that have arrived in its wake. Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French revenger, revengier, from re- + venger to avenge — more at vengeance

Noun

Middle French revenge, revenche, from revengier, revenchier to revenge

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

revenge 1 of 2

verb

re·​venge ri-ˈvenj How to pronounce revenge (audio)
revenged; revenging
: to cause harm or injury in return for
He'll revenge the insult.

revenge

2 of 2

noun

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.

revenged

verb

past tense of revenge
as in avenged
to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for a man who took matters into his own hands and revenged the death of his brother

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • avenged
  • retaliated
  • punished
  • redressed
  • requited
  • venged
  • scourged
  • penalized
  • repaid
  • chastised
  • got even (for)
  • chastened
  • castigated
  • corrected
  • disciplined
  • compensated
  • recompensed
  • fixed
  • righted
  • got
  • paid (back)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pardoned
  • excused
  • remitted
  • forgave
  • absolved
  • condoned
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