revenge
UK: rɪˈvɛndʒ | US: rɪˈvɛndʒ
n. the act of inflicting harm or punishment in return for a wrong suffered
vt. to inflict harm or punishment in return for (a wrong)
revenge = re<again> + venge<punish>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" or "back," from Latin re-.
- venge: Root meaning "to punish" or "avenge," from Old French venger (Latin vindicare, "to claim, avenge").
Etymology Origin:
The word "revenge" entered English via Old French revencher, derived from Latin re- (expressing repetition) + vindicare (to claim or punish). The core idea is "to punish back" or "retaliate," reflecting the cyclical nature of retribution. Over time, it narrowed to specifically mean retaliatory harm for a perceived wrong.
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her.
The hero swore to revenge his family’s dishonor.
Revenge is often a destructive emotion.
He took revenge by exposing the scandal.
The film explores the theme of revenge and redemption.