revenge
verb (used with object)
to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit.
unrevenged
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a word derived from
revenge.
Example Sentences
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Great Pompey's shade complains that we are slow; And Scipio's ghost walks unrevenged amongst us.
From Cato A Tragedy, in Five Acts by Joseph Addison
When Hauraki saw this, he said, "I die not unrevenged," and then sank gently to the ground.
From Old New Zealand A Tale of the Good Old Times; and A History of the War in the North against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845 by A Pakeha Maori
But it was no part of General Foch's intentions to leave the bombardment of the cathedral unrevenged.
From The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources by Allen L. (Allen Leon) Churchill
Under his command, the Omahas obtained great character for military prowess, nor did he permit an insult or an injury to one of his tribe to pass unrevenged.
From Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Washington Irving
The house of the L'Heris is fallen, ruined, and beggared, and you deem dishonor may approach it unrebuked and unrevenged.
From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida
