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revenge

noun verb

Action taken in return for an injury or offense

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
EV
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹɪˈvɛndʒ

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Definitions

noun

  1. Action taken in return for an injury or offense

verb

  1. Take revenge for a perceived wrong

    “He wants to avenge the murder of his brother”

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Example Sentences

He wants to avenge the murder of his brother

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