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re•venge



Pronunciation: (ri-venj'), [key]
—v., -venged, -veng•ing,
—n.

—v.t.
1. to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, esp. in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother.
2. to take vengeance for; inflict punishment for; avenge: He revenged his brother's murder.

—v.i.
to take revenge.

—n.
1. the act of revenging; retaliation for injuries or wrongs; vengeance.
2. something done in vengeance.
3. the desire to revenge; vindictiveness.
4. an opportunity to retaliate or gain satisfaction.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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