Revenging
/rəˈvɛndʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of seeking retaliation or retribution, often outside the bounds of lawful remedy.
The defendant was accused of revenging against the plaintiff without legal cause.
Forms
- revenge
- revenged
- revenges
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Commentary
'Revenging' typically connotes unlawful or personal retaliation, distinguishing it from lawful remedies; legal texts often discourage or prohibit such conduct.
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