Revenged

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'revenge', meaning to inflict harm or punishment in return for an injury or wrong. It signifies taking retribution or vengeance for a perceived offense. It often implies a desire for payback, restoration of balance, or a sense of justice. The act can be performed on a person, a group, or even an abstract concept like a perceived injustice. The severity of the 'revenge' can vary, from a subtle act of defiance to a violent and destructive act. The motivation for the action is usually driven by strong emotions such as anger, hate, and a sense of betrayal.

Revenged meaning with examples

• After the betrayal, he felt utterly powerless, but secretly planned to have revenged himself upon his deceitful friend. He meticulously plotted his actions, ensuring the impact of his calculated revenge would be felt long after it was enacted. The pain caused by the betrayal burned inside him, and he would not rest until justice, as he saw it, had been delivered.
• The villagers, having suffered under the tyrant's brutal rule, finally revenged themselves when an opportunity presented itself. They rose up in a unified revolt, overwhelming the tyrant and his guards, making sure to punish those who had inflicted harm. For years they had suffered under the harsh oppression and now they demanded compensation. It was a bloody day, but one that restored hope and their autonomy.
• She revenged her sister's honor by exposing her attacker's crimes to the community, ensuring he lost his standing. She felt a fierce need to correct the injustice and secure a semblance of peace in the situation. Although she might not have taken physical actions the act was as strong of revenge as any other.
• Centuries after the king's death, some would argue the kingdom revenged him through their advancements. The kingdom he ruled had risen to power in their region in ways nobody could expect for a long time. Although it wasn't the same as a personal vendetta it was, in the kingdom's eyes, a way of honoring their fallen king.