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revenger

|re-ven-ger|

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/rɪˈvɛndʒər/

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/rɪˈvɛndʒə/

(revenge)

retaliatory harm

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerb
revengerevengedrevengedrevengingrevengersrevenges
Etymology
Etymology Information

'revenger' originates from the Old French word 'revengier', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'vengier' meant 'to avenge'.

Historical Evolution

'revengier' transformed into the Middle English word 'revenge', and eventually became the modern English word 'revenger'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who avenges', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who seeks or takes revenge.

The revenger plotted his next move carefully.

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Last updated: 2025/04/17 06:14