Venge: meaning, definitions and examples

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venge

 

[ vɛnʤ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

take revenge

To take vengeance for a perceived wrong; to retaliate against someone for a grievance or injury. The act of vengeance often involves inflicting harm or punishment on an individual for actions they have committed.

Synonyms

get back, pay back, retaliate, revenge

Examples of usage

  • He vowed to avenge his father's death.
  • She plotted to take vengeance on her rival.
  • The hero sought to avenge the destruction of his village.

Translations

Translations of the word "venge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vingar

🇮🇳 बदला लेना

🇩🇪 rächen

🇮🇩 membalas

🇺🇦 мститися

🇵🇱 pomścić

🇯🇵 復讐する (ふくしゅうする)

🇫🇷 venger

🇪🇸 vengar

🇹🇷 intikam almak

🇰🇷 복수하다 (boksuhada)

🇸🇦 انتقام (intiqām)

🇨🇿 pomstít

🇸🇰 pomstiť

🇨🇳 报仇 (bàochóu)

🇸🇮 maščevati

🇮🇸 hefna

🇰🇿 报复 (báofù)

🇬🇪 შური (shuri)

🇦🇿 intiqam almaq

🇲🇽 vengar

Word origin

The word 'venge' is derived from the Latin root 'vindicare', which means 'to claim, to protect, or to avenge'. It made its way into Old French as 'vengier', which carries the sense of taking revenge. The transition into Middle English saw the spelling evolve into 'venge', reflecting a shift in pronunciation and usage. By the early modern English period, the current form 'avenge' began to emerge, signaling a more nuanced understanding of seeking justice or redress for wrongs done. The word carries a weight of moral and ethical implications, often discussed in literature and philosophy concerning justice, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions.