/beŋˈɡaɾse/
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Translation
to take revenge
Word origin
From Latin vindicare ('to avenge, to claim'). The same root gives English 'vindicate', 'vengeance' and 'revenge'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vindicare
- English cognates
- vindicate, vengeance, revenge
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
traicionaron.
He swore to take revenge on those who betrayed him.
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It is not worth taking revenge.
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She wanted to take revenge for the humiliation.
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He took revenge by telling everyone her secret.
¿ vengarte ?
Do you really intend to take revenge on your brother?
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