venge

archaic
as in to avenge
to punish in kind the wrongdoer responsible for a romance novel featuring a hotheaded hero who is ever ready to venge every affront to the family's honor

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Recent Examples of venge My reaction to your story is basically this: Cheaters are going to cheat, liars are going to lie, and vengeful girlfriends are going to venge. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2021
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avenge
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  • But Adams noted the league is only focused on the Chiefs seeking to avenge their Super Bowl LIX loss.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
  • Listen to this article St. Augustine High School played a complete match Friday night, beating Mission Vista 25-21, 25-13, 25-23 to avenge a loss earlier this season and capture the CIF San Diego Section Division 1 boys volleyball championship at Mira Mesa High School.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025

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“Venge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venge. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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