I. ri-ˈvenj transitive verb
( 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
II. noun
Etymology: Middle French revenge, revenche, from revengier, revenchier to revenge
Date: circa 1547
1. : a desire for revenge
motivated by revenge
2. : an act or instance of retaliating in order to get even
plotted her revenge
3. : an opportunity for getting satisfaction
sought revenge through a rematch