n.
Pronunciation: ri- ' venj
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: re · venged ; re · veng · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French revenger, revengier, from re- + venger to avenge ― more at VENGEANCE
Date: 14th century
1 : to avenge (as oneself) usually by retaliating in kind or degree
2 : to inflict injury in return for < revenge an insult>
– re · veng · er noun