was revenging
- past progressive of revenge.
Example Sentences
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He was revenging himself on his two friends for liking one another more than they liked him.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Lieutenant Scheisskopf’s wife was revenging herself upon Lieutenant Scheisskopf for some unforgettable crime of his she couldn’t recall.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
They leaned against it, and Maurice threw the hat from him and trampled on it, chuckling at the idea that he was revenging himself on the waiter.
From Maurice Guest by Richardson, Henry Handel
Magistus was revenging my escape from the fascination of his evil eye.
From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry
He had been somehow frightened by Cousin Philip, and was revenging himself by rudeness to her.
From Helena by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
