revenger

A revenger stands alone on a windswept cliff at dusk.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • One who exacts revenge: "revenger" refers to a person who seeks or carries out vengeance for a wrong or injury suffered or perceived.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The revenger waited years to confront his enemy. (A person who seeks retaliation for a past harm.)
  • In the story, the revenger is a tragic figure consumed by hatred. (A character driven by the desire for vengeance.)

Advanced Usage

• "a revenger's tale": a narrative centered on the theme of revenge.
  • The novel is a revenger's tale, exploring the moral consequences of retaliation. (A story about someone seeking revenge.)

Variants and Related Words

• Revenge (n): the act of inflicting harm in return for a wrong.

  • He sought revenge for the betrayal. (He wanted to retaliate.)

• Revengeful (adj): inclined to seek revenge; vindictive.

  • Her revengeful nature made her dangerous. (She was prone to seeking vengeance.)

Synonyms

• Avenger: one who inflicts punishment on behalf of another, often for a perceived wrong.
  • The avenger tracked down the murderer. (A person who punishes wrongdoers.)
• Vindicator: one who clears someone from blame or suspicion, but can also imply retribution.
  • He saw himself as the vindicator of his family's honour. (A person who restores justice.)

Related Idioms

• "Revenge is a dish best served cold": vengeance is more satisfying when delayed.
  • He waited years to act, believing revenge is a dish best served cold. (He preferred patience before retaliating.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Take revenge on: to retaliate against someone.

  • She planned to take revenge on her rival. (To exact vengeance upon.)

• Get revenge for: to retaliate on behalf of a wrong.

  • He got revenge for the insult. (He retaliated for the offense.)