revenge vs. avenge

revenge

 

revenge  noun

(the act of hurting someone who has hurt you or someone you care about)

  • She swore to take revenge on her attacker.
  • While seeking revenge, dig two graves – one for yourself. Douglas Horton

 

avenge  verb

(to punish or harm someone who has harmed you or someone you care about)

  • He promised to avenge his brother’s death.
  • The team wanted to avenge their defeat earlier in the season.

 

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