Definitions

venge

[venj] / vɛndʒ /

VERB

avenge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

vindicate

STRONG

chasten chastise punish redress repay requite revenge

WEAK

come back at even the score get back at get even payback retribute stick it to take satisfaction take vengeance

Antonyms

STRONG

cheer comfort encourage forgive

VERB

revenge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avenge get back at vindicate

STRONG

defend fix get justify match punish reciprocate redress repay requite retort return score square

WEAK

be out for blood even the score fight back fix one's wagon get even give comeuppance hit back kick back make reprisal pay back pay back in spades pay off return the compliment settle up settle with stick it to take an eye for an eye turn the tables on

Antonyms

STRONG

deny depart fail leave lose refuse request surrender take

WEAK

forgive pardon sympathize

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In 1781 the Society of Art and Literature at Chalonssur-Marne offered a prize for an essay on the subject, and awarded it to Brissot de Warville, for his work, ``Le Sang Innocent Venge.''

From Criminal Sociology by Ferri, Enrico

venge

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