Synonyms for re venged


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-venj
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈvɛndʒ

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Définition of re venged

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French revengier, variant of revenchier "take revenge, avenge" (13c., Modern French revancher), from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + vengier "take revenge," from Latin vindicare "to lay claim to, avenge, punish" (see vindicate).
  • To avenge is "to get revenge" or "to take vengeance"; it suggests the administration of just punishment for a criminal or immoral act. Revenge seems to stress the idea of retaliation a bit more strongly and implies real hatred as its motivation. ["The Columbia Guide to Standard American English," 1993]
  • As in avenge : verb retaliate
  • As in repay : verb get even; obtain restitution for past injustice
  • As in requite : verb compensate, give in return
  • As in retaliate : verb get even with someone
  • As in revenge : verb retaliate for wrong, grievance
  • As in get back at : verb settle a score

Antonyms for re venged

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