hævne — meaning in English

English meaning

• avenge verb To get retribution for a wrong or injury done to oneself or someone else.
• revenge noun Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.

Senses

hævne is used for these senses in English:

• take revenge To avenge; to get back at.

revenge — full definition

1. noun Harm done to someone in return for a wrong they committed against you.
2. verb To take revenge for something, or on someone's behalf.

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