revenged

re·venge

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-venj]
- /rɪˈvɛndʒ/
- /rɪˈvendʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-venj]
- /rɪˈvɛndʒ/

Definitions of revenged word

verb with object revenged to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit: He revenged his murdered brother. 1
verb with object revenged to take vengeance for; inflict punishment for; avenge: He revenged his brother's murder. 1
verb without object revenged to take revenge. 1
noun revenged the act of revenging; retaliation for injuries or wrongs; vengeance. 1
noun revenged something done in vengeance. 1
noun revenged the desire to revenge; vindictiveness. 1

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Origin of revenged

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English revengen (v.) < Middle French, Old French revenger, equivalent to re- re- + venger to avenge < Latin vindicāre; see vindicate

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Parts of speech for Revenged

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Revenged

revenged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for revenged

verb revenged

avenged — Simple past tense and past participle of avenge.

noun revenged

countermoved — Simple past tense and past participle of countermove.

All 2 Synonyms of revenged