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revenger

revenger

1 7.4
A person who tries to harm someone who harmed them
  • noun
  • /rɪˈvɛndʒər/
translation icon : vengador
  • He's the protector of the innocent... and the revenger of the downtrodden.

Examples

  • Valdez Is Coming introduces subtle twists to the revenger formula while contrasting humble people of color with rich racists.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Such events served as the background for changes in the revenger film.

    Academic text (2017)

  • If such changes indicate the need for myths to evolve, the revenger's longevity also highlights certain continuities in American culture.

    Academic text (2017)

  • The revenger sought justice for the wrongs done to his family.

  • In the story, the revenger carefully plotted to avenge the betrayal.

  • He was seen as a revenger, determined to make those who wronged him pay.

Synonyms

avenger
vsrevenger
138 6.3

A person who hurts others to get revenge

is focused on personal payback rather than formal legal punishment
out for revenge
vsrevenger
3 7.1

Wanting to punish someone for a wrong they did to you

is an actual person acting, not only a determined state or feeling
retaliator
vsrevenger
7.4

A person who harms someone to get revenge

is about planning payback rather than an instant reaction
retributor
vsrevenger
9.4

A person or thing that punishes people for wrong actions

is the personal act of getting even rather than imposed justice

Surface Forms

revenger singular
revengeurs plural

Morphology

revenger = revenge (transparent) = revenge + er

Standard agentive formation: '-er' added to the verb 'revenge' yields 'revenger' meaning 'a person who takes revenge', which is directly predictable.

Etymology

Revenger comes from the word revenge, which has the part re- meaning 'back' and the ending -er meaning 'a person who', so it pictures someone who 'gets back' at another. That's why a revenger means a person who takes or seeks revenge.