Definition

A person who seeks to get back at someone for a wrong done to them.

Example

The revenger plotted a way to make the offender pay for his actions.

Conversation

Did you hear about that movie where the main character is a revenger?

Yeah, I heard it's super intense and full of action.

I love stories about revengers; they always have such strong motivations.

Right? It makes you root for them even when they're doing bad things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Revenger → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "venger" (from Old French *venger*, meaning to avenge). The word "revenger" refers to someone who seeks to avenge or take revenge again for a wrong done.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is seeking to 'avenge' ('venger') a wrong 'again' ('re-') — that's why a revenger is someone who takes revenge.

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