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wreken — meaning in English

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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

wreken is used for these senses in English:

avenge (transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.
revenge (transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.
take revenge To avenge; to get back at.

revenge — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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